behaviour
Whenever somebody enrols on one of my courses, I get a little ping on my phone. Each and every time it happens I smile. Because I know that another dog is getting to indulge her love of sniffing alongside her best friend. I know this sounds cheesy, but it’s a fact. Whether the dog and …
Have you ever felt that all your learning has brought you to an unexpected place? Perhaps you feel more knowledgeable, more confident? Or perhaps you feel overwhelmed? So much so that inertia seems like your best option? I’ve been there and I know other trainers who have also found themselves in this unexpected position. How …
No rush, no fuss. How to avoid training inertia. Read More »
Here in the UK, our clocks just went back. This means that it gets darker earlier in the evenings. For some people, this is a season to dread. More darkness, fewer opportunities to be outside. It’s colder, weather is harsher and life seems that bit harder. If this is how you feel, I hope that …
Are you paying attention? What is your dog doing right now? Do you know? Perhaps she’s in the room with you snoozing by your side just like my terrier girls? Or perhaps she’s taken herself off to bed in another room like my lab? If you have other folks at home with you, she could …
Are you paying attention? Why, and how, to be more mindful of your dog. Read More »
