Training
Here you can find useful tips on training your dog, from basic obedience to tackling specific problems or just having some fun along the way.
How to Potty Train Your Puppy
Potty training your dog can be a tad challenging, but it's a pretty achievable task! While some dogs are quick to catch on,…
10 Best Games to Play With Your Dog
We all love playing with our dogs, don’t we? Along with being a joyful experience, it is also a fun way of enriching the dog…
Separation Anxiety in Dogs Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Separation anxiety is one of the most common issues pet parents experience with their dogs. It generally happens if your…
How to make dog training easier
It’s not that dogs don’t want to do what you say. They just don’t know what you’re trying to tell them. So can you get your…
Train your dog to shake paws
Here’s another way you can stop your dog from jumping up at people they meet. A dog that can shake paws instead will always…
Train your dog to roll over
Here’s how to teach your dog to roll over1. Kneel down, and get your dog in a ‘down’ position in front of you. Hold a treat…
Train your dog to close doors
This is a really useful trick when you’re sitting comfortably with the newspaper and a cup of tea and you want to close the…
Doing agility training with your dog or puppy
Dog agility is a fast, competitive sport where your dog navigates a course of hoops, ramps, hurdles and other obstacles as…
Stop your dog straying away from home
For dogs, the world is a really exciting place – and sometimes they’re so keen to explore that they run off on their own. So…
Stop your dog or puppy chewing
Dogs have an extra sensory organ in their muzzles, which means that they get tremendous pleasure from chewing. They…
Stop your dog jumping up at people
Dogs jump up at people because they like to say hello face-to-face. But the people your dog jumps up at might not be so keen…
How to Stop a Dog From Barking
Barking is one of the many modes of communication for dogs. Besides, even people are frequently pleased when their dogs bark…
How to stop your dog from scavenging
Dogs will gobble up almost anything so it’s important to stop them eating something that could hurt them – whether it’s a…
How to stop a dog fight
Fortunately, most dog fights are just games or posturing and don’t involve any serious biting. But if things start to get…
How to deal with problem behaviour
All dogs can be naughty, some worse than others. While early training can help puppies learn right from wrong, it’s…
Controlling your dog’s urge to chase
Dogs love the thrill of a chase, so keep an eye out for cats, children, bikes, cars and other dogs when you’re out and about…
Stop your dog from digging
Some dogs are bred to burrow after small animals like rabbits, so you may find your dog likes to dig holes in your garden…
Boost your dog's confidence
If your dog lacks confidence, this can lead to aggression and shyness. Building your dog’s confidence will help them get…
Socialising your puppy
Socialising your puppyEveryone they meet, everything they see and everywhere they go will be a brand new experience for your…
Travelling with your dog or puppy
For most dogs, a car journey is a fantastic adventure. But for some, it can be a terrifying and thoroughly uncomfortable…
Train your dog to lie down
1. Ask your dog to sit, in front of you, and then hold out a treat tightly between your fingers and let them sniff and lick…
Train your dog to come on command
Getting your dog to “come” on command takes a fair amount of regular training. It’s worth doing – it’ll save you a lot of…
Training tips for an adolescent dog
An adolescent dog will probably forget their training, stop listening to you and try to rebel against your authority. (So…
Teach your dog to sit
Teaching your dog to sit on command can help you keep them under control in almost any situation. A dog sitting down can’t…
House training your dog
Your dog will need to go to the toilet as soon as they wake up, a few minutes after every meal, and at regular intervals in…
Help your dog understand you
What do we do when we have trouble making ourselves understood by other people? We usually repeat the same thing in a…
Dog and puppy obedience
To gain your dog’s obedience, try these essential tips. You're the bossIf you give your dog a free reign in your house,…
Clicker training your dog
Training your puppy is best achieved through rewarding good behaviour and ignoring unwanted behaviour.Clicker training…
Basic training tips
It’s never too soon, or too late, to start training your dog. Here’s what you need to know to get started.Repeating things…
