Dog Training Advice
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There's no standard price for private dog training, and that's what makes it awkward to compare. Trainers charge by the hour, by the session or for a package, and a session can mean forty minutes or two hours. From what trainers publish on their websites, a single...

Pulling is the most common thing people complain to us about, and the reason is simple. Pulling works. Every time your dog leans into the lead and moves forward, they get closer to the tree, the dog or the smell they were aiming for. The lead goes tight and they...

A good recall is the thing most owners want and the thing most struggle with. Your dog comes back beautifully in the kitchen. In the park, with a spaniel and a squirrel in sight, they've never heard of you. That isn't stubbornness. It's a dog making a sensible...

If your puppy's teeth have left you with scratched hands and ripped trousers, you're in good company. Puppies bite. It's how they explore the world, play with each other and cope with teething, and it isn't a sign that you've got an aggressive dog. It does need...

Your dog jumps up because it works. At some point it got them what they wanted, and dogs repeat what pays. What they want is you: your face, your hands, your voice. When a dog jumps and you say "no", push them off or laugh, they've had all three. Being told off is...

Most people find us after the walks have already changed. They're going out at six in the morning, or half nine at night. They've got a route that avoids the park, the bit by the shops, and the road where the collie lives. They cross over when they see another dog...

There are moments in a dog’s life when the scales tell you something needs to change — and fast. Not because of poor feeding, not because of neglect, but because the dog’s circumstances have pushed their caloric demand beyond what a normal meal...

IGP — formerly known as IPO, and before that Schutzhund — is the triathlon of dog sports: tracking, obedience and protection, scored out of a combined 300 points. I have represented Ireland at the WUSV World Championship ten times, including a third-place individual...

NePoPo® is a dog training system developed by Bart and Michael Bellon that has become one of the most influential methodologies in modern working-dog and pet training. The name stands for Negative-Positive-Positive, and it describes a specific sequence in how a...

If your dog has bitten someone, attacks other dogs, or guards food and space with real intent, you have probably already discovered something most owners learn the hard way: the majority of dog trainers will not take your case. Group classes will not have you. Many...

Search for residential dog training in the UK and you will find programmes ranging from £300 to £6,000 or more, run by trainers whose experience ranges from a weekend course to several decades at international level. The word "best" gets used freely in this industry....

Dog Training in Cheshire: How to Choose the Right TrainerThere are a lot of dog trainers in Cheshire. Some are excellent. Some are not. The challenge is that from the outside it can be genuinely difficult to tell the difference, particularly if you do not know much...

Puppy Training in Cheshire: When Should You Start?The most common mistake puppy owners make is waiting. Waiting until the puppy is older, waiting until the behaviour problems feel urgent enough. By the time most puppies arrive for their first training session, they...

Dog Aggression Training in Cheshire: What to ExpectDog aggression is one of the most stressful things an owner can deal with. Whether your dog snaps at strangers, lunges at other dogs on lead, or has a more serious bite history, the question most owners arrive at...

Is Board and Train Worth It for Dogs?Board and train is one of the most effective training methods available, and one of the most misunderstood. Done well, it can transform a dog with serious behaviour problems in a matter of weeks. Done badly, it is expensive...