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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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...
Dec 6, 20214 min read


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 12, 20214 min read


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....
Nov 4, 20211 min read


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.
Sep 30, 20213 min read


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...
Aug 18, 20212 min read


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...
May 28, 20211 min read


thedogcalmer Moves to New Permanent Home!
Here at the dogcalmer we are excited to share our news...
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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