So often toileting issues can come up in adult dogs too.  Bolton had recently moved into a new house with his Mum and understandably, everyone was nervous about any toilet issues arising given it was a new rental with new carpet put in.  Up to this point, Bolton had been a super star with his toileting behaviour. He had been trained to use a wee mat in the home, and…

Teaching your dog that an open door isn't a cue to bolt for freedom is something many dog owners struggle with. Having a reliable ‘wait’ and 'release' cue before going through any doorways, crossing the road, jumping out of the car, and many other scenarios, is critical for your dog’s safety. Building an association between open doors and waiting to be invited to go through is one way to ensure…

What is motivating your dog? It’s important to think outside the box when training your dog with positive rewards-based training techniques. To see positive and desirable changes in your dog's behaviour, we must first identify what your dog truly finds rewarding. It is also vital to identify what is motivating for your dog at particular moments in time and allow that to inform how we respond to their behaviour. It…

The dog training and behaviour industry has grown exponentially over recent decades as more and more families welcome dogs into their homes and hearts as a much loved family member and an integral part of daily life. Our pet dogs have had to adapt to our modern and busy lifestyles, and in many instances pet dog owners are needing to seek the services of dog training and behaviour consultants for…