One afternoon in 2008 I was sat at my desk at the architects offices that I worked at, doing the most glamorous of jobs – designing bathroom layouts. My challenge was to fit a shower cubicle, a wash basin and a toilet into a tiny tiny space in a new build house that we were […]
Any time from October onwards right through until after the New Year can be a stressful time for our dogs, and us owners. Why? Because this is when the dreaded firework season begins! If you have a dog that doesn’t react to fireworks you are one of the lucky ones. Many dogs are upset by […]
Last Monday 12th April was a big step in the release from lockdown, when all retail, indoor leisure, personal care and outdoor hospitality opened. I know a lot of us have been really looking forward to this date, whether its to have their haircut, get back to the gym, or meet friends for a drink. […]
So, I bet a lot of you will look at the title and ask “What IS a Puppy Nanny?” Jokes and puns about “ Mary Puppins” or “Nanny McPuphee” aside – what is it? Simply put – I get to help puppies explore the world around them! How amazing is that! My job is to […]
Puppies usually learn to mouth because they are reinforced for it in some way, usually with attention, even if it is negative attention! Mouthing is a normal part of puppy development and it is our job to teach our dogs what is and isn’t acceptable. Encouraging play fighting and wrestling games with your dog can […]
Socialisation is one of the most important parts of raising a well-behaved, happy and balanced dog. It involves introducing your dog to as many different experiences as possible throughout his or her life, and the earlier you can do this, the better. In an ideal world you are aiming to introduce your dog to everything […]
Toilet training or house training as it is sometimes called is probably the first thing we want to teach our new dog or puppy! All puppies and dogs are different, and will learn at different rates. There are lots of things we can do to help speed up the process in a kind and fair […]
I love finding out from new puppy owners what they are struggling with or finding difficult, because it means I can help them! I recently asked on social media what new puppy owners needed help with and I got a lot of similar questions! So here are my answers, your top puppy challenges sorted in […]
Yesterday there was a story in the news that really caught my attention. New guidelines have been released for Professional Dog Walkers. You may not realise, but absolutely anyone can call themselves a dog walker or a dog trainer at the moment. My husband who works for British Gas could start advertising as a dog […]
INTRODUCTION Lenny the German Shepherd Dog was 10 months old when his owner Natasha contacted me. He had previously attended our puppy classes but was now fully grown and going through a challenging adolescence. Every evening when Natasha sat down to relax after putting the children to bed, Lenny would begin jumping up at her […]
