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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


Who knew taking my dog out for dinner could be so fraught!
Moose Friday evening and I met a friend for a meal in a dog friendly restaurant and my Papillon puppy Moose came along. At the restaurant...
Jan 16, 20202 min read


More visitors, Bronte visits Betty and Pie!
Happy memories from Betty and Bronte’s puppyhood and a younger Pie! Avril Munson's Blog Betty had a busy week with Smarty her brother...
Sep 8, 20171 min read
Don’t be an Ostrich! Dogs are animals!
Yesterday my dear Black Rock chickens Doris and Dodger were the victims of my neighbour’s dogs! What did they do to deserve being...
Mar 2, 20142 min read


Take your time!
This morning, as I was putting my horse’s head collar on, I found myself starting to rush, as he turned his head away I went after his...
Jul 29, 20131 min read


BBC Essex Radio for a live phone in!
I went into see Mark Punter at the Chelmsford studio to record my top dog training tips for his show this week. Mark will play one each...
Jul 23, 20131 min read


The simplest tips are the best! (well I think so)
Can you please send in some silly photo’s for the blog? Not that I think little Roxy looks silly, I was just looking through my dog...
Apr 26, 20131 min read


Titbit training and posh pup!
Posh puppy! Toby (Betty baby) after a trip to the grooming parlour! Doesn’t he look gorgeous?! Lee is doing a great job of training Toby...
Feb 7, 20131 min read


Radio, snow and dates!
With Steve Scruton leaving BBC Essex I did wonder if I would still get an invite as I would guess the show must be having a complete...
Jan 23, 20132 min read


Happy New Year!
Betsy Betsy, Bonnie and Jess! Oz came too but managed to not get in a photo! I wish you all a very Happy, healthy and prosperous new year...
Jan 1, 20132 min read


Puppy news and dogs learning to drive!
Riley growing fast! Riley’s Mum Janice kindly sent a great photo of Riley, and apparently he has become a rug designer, Janice now has a...
Dec 7, 20121 min read
Puppies clip
Puppies clip Edited and filmed by Jo at Jobo Design!
Nov 14, 20121 min read


Puppies gone to new homes!
I am puppyless! Not sure if that is a real word, but they are done and gone, flown the nest and I miss them more than Betty does for...
Nov 13, 20122 min read
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