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Help Buddy to Walk Nicely – Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

Help Buddy to Walk Nicely – Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Aug 9, 2019 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

Do you have a dog that pulls you along like a steam train pulling freight?    If so, walks are probably pretty miserable for both of you.  Walking nicely is a life skill that when missing can significantly and negatively impact the relationship you share with...

Help Keep Rover Safe – Foods that may be toxic for pets!

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Apr 20, 2019 | Pet Care Articles & Tips

Are you confused about which foods may be harmful for dogs?   Knowing what is safe and unsafe for a pet to eat can be a complicated topic as while one dog may eat grapes and be fine, another may fall seriously ill and even die. My own dogs often eat avocados that...

Keep Fido Mentally and Physically Active – Boredom Busters, Enrichment Exercises & More!

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Mar 19, 2019 | Pet Care Articles & Tips, Pet Products

What is Boredom? Science has only recently began to look at boredom and understand what makes people bored.  A 2012 review of boredom research entitled The Definition, Assessment, and Mitigation of State Boredom Within Educational Settings: A Comprehensive Review...

You CAN’T Reinforce Fear, But You CAN Help Take It Away.

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Care Articles & Tips

 Is your dog afraid of thunder and lightning? I have heard and seen people advising pet guardians to ignore their dogs when they are frightened.  They are warned that paying attention to the dog will make them worse and lead to the dog being more fearful in future....

Well Done Bailey – How Not to Poison Your “Come” Request!

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Jul 31, 2018 | Training Your Pet

Today I enjoyed a fun 'training' session with Bailey at the kennels where he is staying. Bailey has the habit of running away when called, which leads to frustrated carers but could also lead to less freedom in the future, so today we worked on a joyful response to a...
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