Let’s try a different style to our Blog this time – in the style of a Q&A for you!! Does a Dog’s fear of Fireworks only come from the bangs? A dog who has already shown fear of fireworks previously will also be aware of the additional stimulus such as […]
Puppy
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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 […]
Although most of our dog walks will be similar throughout the year it can be worth noticing the changes due to each season and how our walks may adjust every few months. Spring Dog Walks In Spring we may be thinking of colder weather and flowers starting to appear but […]
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 & […]
We hope you have some great days planned with your dogs for over Easter but we do also have some advice to help you not need the emergency vets! (They deserve a rest too!) Be aware of what can be toxic to dogs – everything varies from dog to dog […]
We are now into the time we commonly notice Ticks are active – March contains Tick Awareness Month during the final full week of March, as well as being National Tick Month. The aim of these awareness times is to help people avoid being bitten so much and help with […]
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 […]