You have probably heard of Pavlov’s dogs. Did you know that Pavlov discovered classical conditioning by accident? Where does the theory of classical conditioning come from? Ivan Pavlov was a physiologist (not a psychologist or behaviourist) who studied enzymes in dog saliva. In an experiment,… Read More »What is classical conditioning?
Bringing a new puppy into your life is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it also comes with its challenges. That’s why we’re here to guide you through the journey of raising a well-behaved, socialised, and happy puppy. Our Puppy Preschool Course is designed to… Read More »Why is puppy preschool important?
Dog training has evolved significantly over the years, shifting away from harsh and aversive techniques towards more positive and humane methods. Positive reinforcement, a widely embraced training approach, emphasizes the use of rewards to reinforce desired behaviours in dogs. In this blog post, we will… Read More »The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training: An Effective and Humane Approach
Why do puppies chew? Chewing is a normal part of the development of a dog. Human toddlers often enjoy putting things in their mouths, and puppies are no exception! Puppies chew for a variety of reasons, including: Is chewing a problem? Chewing is only a… Read More »Why puppies chew
There are several reasons why dogs pull when on a leash. Most dogs prefer to trot along at a steady pace. Humans prefer to take their time. This can be frustrating for a dog who simply wants to get somewhere! Our natural response is to… Read More »Why do dogs pull while on leash?
“How do I stop my dog toileting in my house?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions in puppy preschool and among owners of newly adopted adult dogs who may not have had the best start in life. Toilet training does not need to be… Read More »Demystifying Toilet Training
Our dog to touch their nose to the palm of our hand when we present it and use the cue “touch”. Why should we train this? Nose to hand touch is a building block for lots of other behaviours. We can use it to guide… Read More »How to train a nose to hand touch
“Don’t let your dog sleep on your bed, they will become dominant over you!” “You need to be the alpha in the pack.” You have probably heard all of these things before! But where do these ideas come from? What is Dominance Theory? Dominance theory… Read More »Dominance Theory – Is it helpful for dog training?
What is it? A marker is a sound or word you use to let your dog know that they have offered the desired behaviour and that a reward is coming. Why is a marker useful? A marker communicates to a dog that they have offered… Read More »What is a marker?
If you train your dog using treats, they will only listen to you when you have treats, right? This is a… Myth! When you first begin training new behaviours, you may need to use treats frequently. Over time you will be able to reduce the… Read More »If I use treats to train my dog, do I always need to use treats?