Dog Tricks are very individual and we can choose tricks to work on that our dog is more likely to enjoy. When I’m starting with a new puppy or rescue dog in my family there are a few tricks I like to start with due to their ease of achieving, […]
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Finding a Dog Trainer can be daunting, and finding a Dog Trainer that has the same ethics and ways of thinking as you is even harder! As a Positive Training and Reward Based Dog Training Instructor and Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer I have dog and puppy owners come to […]
The date that you will be bringing your new puppy home is fast approaching and it’s an exciting time! Let us help you double check you have everything in place while things are relatively calm before the tornado of a happy puppy changes things for a few weeks (months!) There […]
Water Games, Swimming Pool in the Garden, Filling bowls from the Hose etc are all part of helping our dogs stay cooler when it’s hot. Help keep the fun safe with our tips – be aware, reduce length of time, help your dog stay cooler while keeping healthy too! 1. […]
When did you last work on Muzzle Training? In fact, have you ever considered teaching your dog or puppy to be comfortable and happy while wearing a muzzle? Muzzle Training has so many benefits for all dogs for life, and yes all our Trainers at Dog Training for Essex & […]
As a positive dog trainer and reward based dog trainer my main goal is to-to will be small treats to reward dogs for offering a skill or progressing to another stage. Treats and food are easy to use and we can do quick repetitions and give treats each time to […]
🤔 Have you heard of ‘Post Exertional Malaise’ in people? This is when every day basic tasks can be hard work for a person and drain their energy meaning things that would be just a couple of easy tasks for most people will be an uphill struggle for someone who […]
Bringing home your newly adopted rescue dog, rehome dog or foster can be exciting, and also daunting! There are often lots of recommendations for new owners from the rescues or rehoming centre as well as rules to remember to help your new dog settle in and be safe. There is […]
Let’s talk about Puppy Training! Training Lifeskills, tricks, games and safety with your Puppy should be fun but can also be challenging. To be fair, it can be challenging with a Teenage, Adult or Senior Dog too – Puppy tips can work great for all ages of dogs including Rescue and […]
When we took Ripley to our vet at the start of January we were thinking there was a particularly stubborn grass seed, ingrown hair or similar due to its position on her paw slightly between the middle toes. This is a very common place for lumps to form when the […]