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 […]
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Bite Inhibition
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 […]
What is Socialisation?
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 Your Dog or Puppy!
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 […]
Your Top Puppy Challenges Sorted!
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 […]
Do you know who is walking your dog?
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 […]
TAILS FROM OUR TRAINERS – Lenny the GSD
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 […]
OUR FAVOURITE WALKS – Glossop Road to Compstall
1. Start walk on Glossop road, approximately 400yds after Peruga restaurant (postcode SK6 5RX) there is a large lay-by on the left of the road suitable for parking. Entrance into Etherow Country Park is opposite. Follow the path down through the woods. 2. After about 1/2 mile there is a junction in the path. Turn […]
STAR TRICK – Settle on Mat
My star trick for this issue is ‘Settle on a Mat’! Autumn is the perfect time to start teaching this invaluable exercise to your dog. We are preparing for Trick-or-treaters knocking at the door, and then before long it will be time for Christmas visitors. Planning lovely Autumnal walks with a pub lunch? Take your […]
Happy Birthday – We are 10!!!
THAT’S RIGHT EVERYONE… This year we are 10 years old!!! It is 10 years this Summer since I decided to leave my job and set up Contented Canines Training School. I started off in 2008 with 4 lovely dog walking clients that kept me busy during the day. Then on a Sunday evening I headed […]