A day in the life of a dog trainer!
One of the transition issues dog owners can come across, just when they think their dog is really getting there, the training is really...
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- Mar 23
- 5 min
Dogs and horses
Today an attack in a London park on a police horse by a pet dog, an horrific attack, the dog was intent on bringing the horse down, going...
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Are you afraid your dog will bite one day? Free help for dog owners!
Ever wondered why dogs become aggressive? Many people suffer under the incorrect illusion that a dog has to be mistreated to become a...
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Do dog walkers need a qualification?
The recent and tragic event that resulted in the death of a woman that was walking dogs has highlighted an issue that will have concerned...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
If one puppy is amazing, surely 2 will be even better?
Here is an enquiry I received last month, no names included to protect the innocent! “We are due to have two Cane Corso cross Great Dane...
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Do you believe if your dog obeyed you, he wouldn’t love you as much?
I used to! I once believed that obedience was equal to submission and domination, that training would not be enjoyable for the dog or for...
- Jul 4, 2022
- 4 min
How many words can a dog learn?
Can dogs understand English? Most people talk to their dogs, when a dog lives with us for many years they can learn a lot of words,...
- May 6, 2022
- 3 min
What is the best food for your dog?
There are many fad diets for humans (I have tried a few!), this trendy eating has crossed over into dog food. Along with the trend ...
- Jan 25, 2022
- 3 min
Should you tease your dog?
Are you the type of dog owner that considers any form of teasing bad, or are you someone who will primarily insist teasing a dog is good...
- Dec 6, 2021
- 4 min
A dog is for life, or is it?
I have had dogs all my life; anyone that has read my book will know that my childhood was full of temporary pet dogs...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 4 min
Feral Dogs - The Importance Of Training
My heart breaks for the child that a dog recently killed. Interestingly the papers already state the dog had been a nuisance on the...
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
Getting into the festive spirit...
The festivities are fast approaching, and we're aiming to spread a little extra magic and sparkle this year, says dog trainer Avril....
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Is your dog happy?
What do dogs really want? We don't have to be perfect any more than they do! Right off the bat, they want a human pack that is confident.
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
How To Get The Perfect Recall
A couple of weeks back, whilst on my early morning stroll with my dog, a new dog owner was trying to recall their mischievous (and...
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
How to toilet train a puppy | Quick wins
It's Avril here from thedogcalmer. We've loved meeting so many new puppies over the last couple of months, and if there is one challenge...
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
thedogcalmer Moves to New Permanent Home!
Here at the dogcalmer we are excited to share our news...
- Dec 7, 2020
- 2 min
How You Can Avoid Injuring Your Dogs Shoulder...
Would you like to understand why many dogs run away when they see a harness or become difficult to groom...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
thedogcalmer Goes Live | Crate Training & More
Recently thedogcalmer hosted a live session sharing tips and tricks on dog training...
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Top Tips For New Puppy Owners From thedogcalmer...
Are you about to take home a new puppy or rescue dog? Here are my top tips to help you understand your dog...
- Mar 9, 2020
- 4 min
Dog training room 101 or what not to buy for your dog!
A friend of mine asked what she needed to get for her first puppy, a question I have answered a lot over the years. I found that as I was...
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