Settling in - those first six months
It really does take at least 6 months for your new rescue to fully settle!
Recalls- what do you say?
What words do you use to recall your dog?
Teaching the down - methods to use and what you say
It’s a great idea to teach your dog to settle down
It's all about balance
It is very sad to read that new dog owners are being unrealistic about their dog's behaviour.
Aggressive dog- what’s one of them?
Is my dog aggressive?
Watch the heat when you’re driving
We went out for a trip yesterday to see an old friend and had a lovely few hours in the sunshine. What really surprised me was the number...
Looking for some fun with your pup when you stuck indoors?
Try some Problem solving games but as always make sure your dog can cope with each task. Take it slowly and then see if the time improves...
Help! I'm not making any progress with my rescue dog.
Don’t worry, many owners feel this which is why I always encourage new owners to keep a diary so that they can see the progress that they...
Getting your dog used to being handled and coming back everytime.
Some useful tips from the South Downs Dog Trainer As someone who has worked with many thousands of dogs and their owners, and owned well...
Confuse a Dog – how it is so easy to do!
It is so easy to confuse your dog. He or She will become very confused when their owners’ words, expressions and tones don’t match. If...
