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Training Tips

Training Tips

Fixing the dreaded lunge on lead

Why does an otherwise well-behaved dog suddenly lunge at another dog when passing? We discuss this common issue and how to manage it. ...

A crash course in reactivity

Nobody sets out to buy a reactive dog. Stack the odds in your favour when choosing a puppy — and know what to do if reactivity develops. ...

Toilet training – the pooey side

Getting a puppy means cuddles and happy walks. It also means puddles and piles. Here’s how to get toilet training right. ...

Yes, you do have time to train!

Even a few minutes snatched here and there can make all the difference when it comes to training your puppy or dog....

Stopping the visitor explosion

Visitors can send even the best-behaved dog into orbit. The key is proactive management — before the missile has launched. ...

Puppy biting: surviving piranha stage

Feel like you’ve adopted a piranha instead of a puppy? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tame your little land shark. ...

A fine line: Council rules explained

An $863 fine is a good reason to know exactly when — and where — your dog must be on lead. ...

When zoomies go ballistic

Zoomies are one thing. Ballistic missile mode is another. Here’s how to survive the puppy witching hour without accidentally adding fuel to the fire....

Seven steps to a better walk

Turn the daily tug of war into a better walk with seven practical ways to build loose-lead skills — without taking the fun out of it. ...

Is your dog a master manipulator?

Think you’re training your dog? Um, dig a little deeper and you may be surprised. Take our quiz and find out who’s really training whom. ...

How to build the perfect recall

Want a dog who comes flying back? Here’s how to make recall so fun that your dog thinks it's the best game in town. ...

Puppy biting: surviving piranha stage

Feel like you’ve adopted a piranha instead of a puppy? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tame your little land shark. ...

Stopping the visitor explosion

Visitors can send even the best-behaved dog into orbit. The key is proactive management — before the missile has launched. ...

Yes, you do have time to train!

Even a few minutes snatched here and there can make all the difference when it comes to training your puppy or dog....

Toilet training – the pooey side

Getting a puppy means cuddles and happy walks. It also means puddles and piles. Here’s how to get toilet training right. ...

Why we use treats in training

Treats are an essential part of positive-reinforcement training wherever possible. Here we explain why and how to use them effectively. ...

A crash course in reactivity

Nobody sets out to buy a reactive dog. Stack the odds in your favour when choosing a puppy — and know what to do if reactivity develops. ...

Fixing the dreaded lunge on lead

Why does an otherwise well-behaved dog suddenly lunge at another dog when passing? We discuss this common issue and how to manage it. ...
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