Dogs don’t speak English, and let’s face it—most humans aren’t fluent in ‘Dog’ either! This communication gap is often where confusion...

Training a dog involves 6 main methods: Scan and Capture Mimicry Luring and baiting Bridge and target Physical Manipulation (put them...

As a dog trainer and behaviourist, I come across a lot of people and dogs, not just in my work but also socially and just out and about,...

In a session with a new puppy and owner this morning I was thrilled to hear her breeder had emailed all the puppy owners of the litter to...

From my experience of my own dogs as well as my client’s pets, I been aware for many years that puppies reared indoors, by a family that...

A lifelong dream of mine was to drive a dog pulled sleigh, I have had the privilege of carriage driving my own horse and the idea of a...

This week BBC Essex Radio rang me for my opinion on the Gemma Collins incident when she let her dog eat off her plate and off the table,...

An aspect of my work that I am fascinated by is the impact of the human unconsciousness on dog behaviour. Without awareness of our own...

One of the transition issues dog owners can come across, just when they think their dog is really getting there, the training is really...

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...

Ever wondered why dogs become aggressive? Many people suffer under the incorrect illusion that a dog has to be mistreated to become a...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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...

I have had dogs all my life; anyone that has read my book will know that my childhood was full of temporary pet dogs...

My heart breaks for the child that a dog recently killed. Interestingly the papers already state the dog had been a nuisance on the...

The festivities are fast approaching, and we're aiming to spread a little extra magic and sparkle this year, says dog trainer Avril....