Training and Care Consulting for the First Time Dog Owner
I am a dog trainer and behaviour consultant, specialising in working with first time dog owners. Whether you're thinking of getting a dog and aren't sure if it's the right time, or you've been sharing your life with one for awhile but there are issues you can't resolve, I am here for you. No matter where in the world you live I can help.
It’s been a few years since I last had to say goodbye, yet I remember that sick feeling of coming home from the vet and seeing Red’s bed like it happened yesterday. Then you open the cupboards and see their…
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Older dogs don’t always tolerate the cold as well as they may have done, in their younger years. In spite of that, getting exercise is important no matter what the conditions outside are. A coat over a sweater, walking around…
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Halloween decorations have been in the stores for a while now, and I’m starting to see dog costumes as well. I’ve been known to dress up a dog or two to scare the locals, and as much fun as that…
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Some dogs are absolute stars when it comes to taking their medication. They’re easy going, don’t mind that you’re trying to disguise a pill in a lump of cheese or put drops of some foreign substance on their food. Maybe…
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It’s normal for a dog to pant, the thing is how can you tell the difference between what’s normal and what isn’t. It’s normal for a dog to pant after a hike, if it’s hot out, he’s feeling anxious or…
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You’ve spent all that time potty training your dog, and now it seems he’s having more and more accidents in the house. What’s going on! There are lots of reasons why a dog is peeing or pooping in the house,…
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What can be more heart breaking than a dog running from room to room, frantically looking for his people, and not finding them. There are varying degrees of this behavior, ranging from mild discomfort to ripping the house apart. If…
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Whether your dog loves a paddle in the ocean, a stroll through the mud, a roll in the dirt or just a nice calm walk, he needs a bath. Not only will it keep his skin and coat clean, it’s…
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Taking your dog swimming is such a wonderful thing to do. Not only is it fun, it’s great exercise for dogs of all ages and very beneficial for old dogs with joint issues. The question is, are all pools okay…
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A leash is such a powerful tool. Not only is it the best and safest way to walk your dog, it can be used to house train your dog, stop him from jumping up on people he meets, keep him…
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