Why do you need to know about Blue-Green Algae?

Why do you need to know about Blue-Green Algae?

You may have heard of this but what is it and why is it important for dog owners?   Cyanobacteria, or blue/green algae is a normal common microorganism that appears in our waterways.  Like many water algae, they thrive in still or slow moving water such as ponds,...
3 sad and shocking sights

3 sad and shocking sights

I’ve been upset recently by some things I’ve witnessed, and all are a welfare concern for the dogs in question.  But what can we do?  Educate is the answer, and not always by confrontation.   With social media channels opening up more information...
Podcast – Why I no longer teach puppies to sit

Breed Focus – The Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies are no less of a dog just because they are tiny! They have huge personalities and can be just as mischievous as any large breed of dog. It’s a Yorkshire Terrier on the cover of my book, Adore Your Adolescent Dog.  In a recent competition, Kerry Cadman, the...
The Ban on E-Collars

The Ban on E-Collars

(Warning- contains pictures of dogs wearing shock collars) When your puppy turns into an adolescent dog, you may be tempted to use anything to help you. There’s a whole range of training methods, information guides, and equipment to use. Videos online show...
Finding a good dog trainer

Finding a good dog trainer

How do you know if your trainer uses reward or other methods? Dog training websites are a minefield, just as insta reels or facebook posts. All the jargon, dogs in videos in the distance, and not much information on the process, just the before and after. It can be...
Don’t wait for the barking!

Don’t wait for the barking!

Many dog guardians know that dogs with separation anxiety make a lot of noise.  They bark, howl or cry, and can be a noise nuisance to neighbours. So when they try some desensitisation training themselves, often they will just wait until they hear barking before they...