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  • Is your dog really slowing down because of age?

    I often hear owners say, ‘I think they’re just getting old.’ And sometimes that’s true. But last week on one of our adventure walks, I was reminded that age isn’t always the whole story when I found myself watching the dogs tackle a steep bank on a bush track. My own Border Collie, Ember, who is…

  • 🏡 Have You Got an Emergency Care Plan for Your Dog?

    Most of us have thought about what we’ll do with our dog when we go on holiday. But what if something happened tomorrow? An unexpected hospital stay, an injury, or a family emergency meant you suddenly couldn’t care for your dog. Who would look after them? More importantly… would your dog know and feel comfortable…

  • Why Longlines Are So Underrated

    Longlines are one of the most underrated dog training tools! Most people think of them as just “a really long lead,” but they can completely change the way you train recall, freedom, engagement, and safety outdoors. I use longlines a lot in training because they allow dogs to safely practise good habits while still giving them…

  • Why Your Dog Should Want To Be Near You

    Last week I was chatting with a puppy client about engagement and why some dogs naturally stay connected to their owners out and about… while others completely disconnect. And I thought it would make a really good topic for this week’s blog post because it’s something I see all the time. People often focus so…

  • How to Progress Your Dog’s Training Out and About

    You’ve probably noticed this… At home, your dog does really well. Then you go out and about… and it’s a completely different story. Off lead freedom like this doesn’t come automatically. It’s built over time by setting your dog up to succeed and progressing your training step by step. This Is Normal It’s not because…

  • Why your dog listens at home… but not out and about

    At home, your dog listens. They come when called. They respond to their name. They pay attention. Then you take them out and about… and it all falls apart. It’s Not Stubbornness This is where a lot of people get stuck. They think: “My dog knows this… they’re just choosing not to listen.” But that’s…

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