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 themContinue reading “Why Longlines Are So Underrated”
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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 soContinue reading “Why Your Dog Should Want To Be Near You”
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 becauseContinue reading “How to Progress Your Dog’s Training Out and About”
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’sContinue reading “Why your dog listens at home… but not out and about”
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,Continue reading “Why Your Recall Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)”
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 inContinue reading “Ditch the Bowl: How to Create Desire for Your Dog’s Food”
🛑 Stop Calling Your Dog When You Can’t Enforce It
You call your dog…They don’t come. So you call again.…and again. Still nothing. Sound familiar? Here’s the Part Most People Don’t Realise You might be training your dog to ignore you Not on purpose.But it happens really easily. Because dogs don’t learn from what we say…They learn from what happens after Every Time This Happens… EveryContinue reading “🛑 Stop Calling Your Dog When You Can’t Enforce It”
Is Your Dog Being “Naughty”… Or Just Unclear?
One of the most common things I hear as a dog trainer is: “He knows it… he just won’t do it.” But dogs don’t ignore us out of spite. They repeat what works. If pulling on the lead gets them forward — it works.If ignoring recall means more playtime — it works.If jumping gets attentionContinue reading “Is Your Dog Being “Naughty”… Or Just Unclear?”
Recall Training – teach your dog to come when called
Training Tip Tuesday – By Tarah Why is Recall Important? A strong recall ensures your dog will come back to you no matter the situation. Whether you’re at the beach, park, or hiking off-lead, it’s a safety tool that gives your dog the freedom to explore while keeping them safe. Step-by-Step Guide to Recall TrainingContinue reading “Recall Training – teach your dog to come when called”
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