Things They Didn’t Tell You

All the things you didn’t know you needed to know…

Do dogs need rules and boundaries?

small brown dog with big pointy ears looking very happy

Trainers talk about dogs needing rules and boundaries all the time. Aversive and balanced trainers tell us we need them because they make our dogs compliant and submissive. They use them as an excuse to punish dogs. I think dogs…

The role of management in dog behaviour training

The role of management in dog behaviour training is so often understated or shrugged off as avoidance. But there are some excellent reasons why it should take centre stage in your dog behaviour modification plan. In this blog, I’ll talk…

Small Dog Syndrome – is it really a thing?

When a small dog acts like they have something to make up for because of their small size we sometimes call it small dog syndrome. This dog is often perceived as being quite bossy, over protective, and stubborn! They might…