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When a Walk Turns into a Wake-Up Call: The Danger of Extending Leads
Moose and pals at the beach! I had a frightening experience this week that I feel needs sharing — not for sympathy, but because it...
2 days ago3 min read


Let’s Talk About Enrichment: Have We Lost the Plot a Bit?
By Avril, thedogcalmer Over the many years I’ve worked as a dog behaviourist, I’ve seen more trends than I can count. Buzzwords come and...
Jul 72 min read


When Love Isn’t Enough: Why Affection Alone Won’t Fix Behaviour
by thedogcalmer We love our dogs—fiercely, unconditionally, to the ends of the earth. We let them into our homes, our lives, our beds and...
Jun 272 min read


“Who’s Walking Who? The Hidden Effects of Regular Dog Walkers”
A heartfelt reflection from thedogcalmer We often see it as a kindness — hiring a dog walker to give our dogs what we believe they need...
Jun 163 min read


“When Grief and Dogs Collide: Healing Together”
(for clients navigating grief—of a loved one or pet—while also caring for a struggling dog). There are moments in life when pain feels...
Jun 143 min read


When the Fighting Stopped: Listening to What the Dogs Were Really Saying
From the heart of thedogcalmer – real lives, real dogs, real calm 3 Bulldogs A family reached out recently, exhausted and emotionally...
Jun 92 min read


🐾 Understanding the Role of a Professional Canine Behaviourist
At thedogcalmer, we often meet people who feel lost, confused, or even heartbroken over their dog’s behaviour. Whether it’s constant barking
Jun 22 min read


Mastering the Art of Recall – A Lifeline for You and Your Dog
With thedogcalmer Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most crucial life skills they can learn. It’s about safety, trust,...
May 263 min read


Building Trust: A Story of Quiet Connection and Canine Healing
Today, I sat on the floor with a dog—a Lhasa Apso—who couldn’t bear to be touched. This little dog had a troubled start. At just 11...
May 192 min read


How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
At thedogcalmer , teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important skills you can teach. Not only does it ensure your...
May 124 min read


Simple Strategies for Effective Dog Training at Home
Training Your Dog at Home – thedogcalmer Way At thedogcalmer , we believe training should never be about control or dominance—it should...
May 53 min read


Why Socialisation is Key to a Well-Behaved Dog
Redefining Socialisation: Building Trust, Not Chaos True socialisation isn’t about letting your puppy run off to greet every person and...
Apr 286 min read


Understanding Your Dog’s Signals: Distinguishing Between Tiredness and Stress
Recognizing the Signs of Stress in Dogs There’s a moment many dog guardians know well — your dog flops down at home after a walk or play,...
Apr 234 min read


Effective Dog Training: Bridging the Communication Gap
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...
Mar 143 min read


How to train a dog! Which is your favourite?
Training a dog involves 6 main methods: Scan and Capture Mimicry Luring and baiting Bridge and target Physical Manipulation (put them...
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Dog trouble on dog training outing to Snape Maltings!
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,...
Sep 4, 20243 min read


"Help! My Puppy is Scared: Top Tip for Easing Anxiety and Fear in Young Dogs"
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...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Choosing a puppy? First choose the breeder!
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...
May 31, 20243 min read


A dog trainer on holiday!
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...
Apr 11, 20244 min read


Dogs eating off your plate? Yes or no?
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,...
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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