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Almost every dog loves going for a walk. Don’t forget that most breeds are originally meant to be working / hunting / migrating 4-12 hours a day – but in reality no one can walk their dog for that length of time. Your Pug will probably be ok with this, but your Boarder Collie or […]

It’s commonly known that the domesticated dog that you currently have sat on the sofa next to you, looking like the furthest possible thing from a wolf imaginable, came from the wolf. In fact, dogs are 99.96% identical to the wolf (yes that 0.04% really does make the difference between a wolf and a Pug!)

Taking your dog or café is good for your dog for a number of reasons, as well as being enjoyable. It helps your dog get used to unfamiliar surroundings, noises, smells and people. Oxfordshire has a number of dog friendly places where you can take your pooch to enjoy everything from a coffee to a

One of the first things I do when starting puppy training with a new client is a walk around the house and garden, so we can look at the space your new dog will be spending their time in, and identify any potential hazards. Most clients are aware of the common hazards – valuables are

I often get asked by clients whether they should walk their dog on a harness or a collar. From seeing literally 1000s of dogs walked on every conceivable harness and collar type, I can say with absolute certainty that there is no one answer for this! The classic dog training principle is that you have

As tempting as it can be to treat your dog to the same food you are eating, not all human foods are safe for dogs (ask one of our behaviourists why it might not be best for their behaviour either!). It’s important to keep these foods away from dogs, both when on your plate and

Many of you I’m sure have been given the same piece of advice from your dog trainer (maybe even from us!) – don’t let your dog jump on you. Puppies jump on you because, well, they are puppies! But the jumping for attention needs to be trained out of your dog, especially if your puppy

As a dog owner I have had 5 dogs that have now sadly passed away. As a canine behaviourist I have worked with more families than I can remember with dogs who are in the final stages of their time, and helped those families at the end. I also worked in a veterinary practice for

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an incredibly popular breed of dog in the UK, as are many related “Bully Breeds” all over the world. They were voted the most popular dog in the UK in 2019, and despite this they are a dog that still has an awful reputation with people who have never owned

When you get your new puppy (or rescue dog) one of the most common pieces of advice you will hear is “you must socialise your dog as much as possible”. This is widely believed across all corners of dog ownership, yet it isn’t entirely accurate. Puppies learn a lot of vital communication skills when playing