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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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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Why do I fail at my job sometimes?
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...
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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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...
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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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 23, 20235 min read
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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...
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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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...
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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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...
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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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...
Aug 26, 20222 min read
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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,...
Jul 4, 20224 min read
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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 ...
May 6, 20223 min read
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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...
Jan 25, 20223 min read
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