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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


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


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...
Dec 7, 20202 min read


thedogcalmer Goes Live | Crate Training & More
Recently thedogcalmer hosted a live session sharing tips and tricks on dog training...
Nov 16, 20201 min read


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...
Oct 12, 20203 min read


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...
Mar 9, 20204 min read
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