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  • 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…

  • Why Your Recall Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

    You call your dog… Sometimes they come – Sometimes they don’t. And it feels inconsistent. Frustrating. Because you know they know it. Here’s the Reality If your recall isn’t working, it’s usually not just one thing. It’s a combination of small gaps that add up. The 4 Things That Affect Recall Over the last few weeks,…

  • Ditch the Bowl: How to Create Desire for Your Dog’s Food

    Your dog gets fed every day. Breakfast… Dinner. The bowl goes down…they eat it…and that’s it. But here’s the thing:That food is one of the most powerful training tools you have. Why This Matters Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about:– Dogs getting locked onto the environment– The environment constantly rewarding them– Building value in…

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