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 […]
The Puppy Nanny Blog
A day in the life of The Puppy Nanny
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 […]
Halloween Helpsheet
Do you have trick-or-treaters calling at your house over Halloween? We don’t have lots, but I will make sure to have some sweets in just in case because I’ve learnt that I need to the hard way. (There have been several Halloweens where I have had nothing to offer trick-or-treaters apart from a mouldy orange […]
UNDERSTANDING DOG BODY LANGUAGE AND WHAT IS TRIGGER STACKING?
We’ve had such a lovely Summer. Although we haven’t been on holiday we’ve had some lovely days out and it has given me a chance to catch up with family and friends! I’m the oldest of 7 siblings, and I’ve got 2 little nephews and a niece. Even though we are spread quite far across […]
MY 5 STEP ANNOYING ADOLESCENT TRAINING PLAN
Adolescence!!! You thought the early puppy months were hard, but just when you thought you were getting the hang of dog ownership a whole bunch of hormones come along and change everything! Suddenly, your puppy has lost interest in you, and is totally distracted by everything else in the world! And when they are focussed […]
Is your dog nervous or worried since Lockdown?
Is your dog a bit nervous or worried? Are you embarrassed or ashamed because they don’t want to say hello to your family or friends? Or do they cower away from other dogs when you just wish for them to have some playmates? Well you certainly aren’t on your own! Since we came out of […]
BE PUPPY PREPARED!
I’ve always been a bit of a geek and a swot. I love learning and I love doing my best. And I’m always prepared – I’m the queen of lists. Meal planning lists, shopping lists, packing lists, to do lists – I do them all. I don’t think this has anything to do with it, […]
DOGGY DATING PROFILES!
So… love is in the air… it’s just 3 days until Valentines Day!!! And I know that we’ve got a whole lotta love for our doggies! Now I’m going to let you into a little secret. I don’t just train and walk dogs, I’m also a doggy matchmaker extraordinaire! When me and my sisters were […]
How to choose a dog walker
When you get a new dog or puppy it’s so hard to know who to trust to look after him or her while you are busy or at work. They really are one of the family, and you want to make sure they are in the best possible hands! So how do you choose the […]
Who’s been watching Crufts?
So, who’s been watching Crufts this weekend? I know a few people who have been to visit, and lots of you are watching it on TV, and the standout part of Crufts that everyone mentions is watching how clever the dogs are!!! This is absolutely my favourite thing about dogs. I’m not fussed about best […]
Have you heard about my Puppy Playgroups?
My Puppy Playgroups are hour long socialisation and confidence building sessions, specifically for puppies who are aged 6 months and under. I hold these twice a month and recommend that you come to as many as you can! Why? 1. Your puppy can have a play and explore on my confidence building course which consists […]
How did a trainee architect become a puppy trainer?
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 […]