Training
Crate Training Your Dog: The No-Nonsense Guide to a Happy Den
From Manic to Magic: A Natter About Dog Crates I remember the first night with Fern, our whirlwind of a Spaniel. The house was quiet, the lights were out, and then it started: a high-pitched, heart-wrenching whine from the new crate in the kitchen. Every instinct screamed to go and let her out for a […]
Why Is My Dog Whining? A Practical Guide to Cracking the Code
Why Is My Dog Whining? A Practical Guide to Cracking the Code The other evening, I was trying to watch the telly. The house was quiet, save for the gentle hum of the fridge and the odd rumble from Margo, the cat, who’d claimed the best spot by the radiator. Then it started. A low, […]
How to Teach Your Dog to Roll Over: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Before You Begin: Gear Up for Success The other evening, I was trying to get Buster, my food-hoover of a Labrador, to do something more sophisticated than just ‘sit’ for the hundredth time. He just stared at me, then at the treat cupboard, as if to say, “The transaction is simple, human. Why complicate it?” […]
Why Does My Dog Lick Me When I Pet Her? A Guide to Canine Kisses
Decoding Your Dog’s Licks: Affection, Communication, or Something Else? It’s a familiar scene in our house. I’m settled on the sofa with a cuppa, ready for a bit of telly. I start stroking Fern, our whirlwind of a Spaniel, behind the ears. Her leg starts thumping, her eyes go soft, and then it comes… the […]