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When we're meeting a new dog for the first time, we all want to make a good impression and help them to feel relaxed around us. This is especially true [...]
When we're meeting a new dog for the first time, we all want to make a good impression and help them to feel relaxed around us. This is especially true [...]
If you've got a reactive dog on your hands, then one of their triggers might be other dogs. This can make things tricky when it comes to walk time, as [...]
Sometimes, you need your dog to pay attention to you straight away. This might be to help keep them out of danger, or simply because you need them to go [...]
When your dog’s behaving well, you want to see it more regularly, right? Well, it’s easy to encourage good behavior when you see it, so that your pup is more [...]
Introduction:Ensuring their well-being and obedience is paramount in a world where our furry companions are cherished family members. For dog owners in Knoxville and beyond, finding reliable and effective training [...]
Dogs need exercise, and many of us as dog parents aim to provide it in the form of daily walks. Walking your dog is great – it’s a way to [...]
Everyone will have different rules for their dogs when it comes to things like being allowed on furniture or sleeping in human beds, and that’s okay!But, regardless of how relaxed [...]
When your dog doesn’t seem to stop barking you’d be forgiven for feeling frustrated and annoyed. If you’re in public, it can feel embarrassing, and if you’re at home trying [...]
There’s so much advice out there for dog parents, from books to TV shows to social media influencers to well-meaning friends and relatives, that it can be easy to make [...]
It probably goes without saying, but we all want our dogs to be happy. Compared to us humans, their lives are short, and we want to make them as good [...]
Does your dog get the ‘zoomies’? Particularly if you’ve had your dog since they were a puppy, you’ve probably seen them have the zoomies – or frenetic random activity periods (FRAPS) [...]
All dogs need walks, but some walks can be more enriching and fulfilling than others. It’s understandable that, sometimes, we might be in a rush or stressed for other reasons [...]
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting adventure filled with cuddles, playful antics, and boundless energy. However, along with the joyous moments, new pet parents often face behavioural issues [...]
No matter where you live, you can use your surroundings to train your dog. Whether you live somewhere with lots of green space and parks — and maybe a huge yard [...]
A reader whose lovely puppy is starting to show worrying behaviour writes — and Ben Randall has some expert advice. Getting a puppy is embarking on a great adventure — and [...]
It’s a good idea for your dog to learn loose-leash walking, if you haven’t practiced it with them already. When you walk your pup on a loose leash, it’s likely [...]
Having a dog who barks all the time can be incredibly frustrating to live with. In fact, it can be so challenging that it's easy to see why people sometimes [...]
One of the most difficult things to deal with as a dog owner is leash pulling. You take your canine companion out for what you hope will be a relaxing [...]
Your dog is perfect, right? We all like to think that our pups are perfect, and of course we love them for who they are, but one expert trainer has suggested [...]
While we often think of dogs as being motivated by food and always waiting for the food bowl to be full again, sometimes our pups might seem as though they’re [...]
Dogs can be quite possessive over things like food, treats, and toys. It’s an instinctive behavior that comes from the wild, when dogs would have to compete with other animals [...]
It can be difficult to resist stroking and petting our dogs – particularly because it’s easy to assume that they’re always in the mood to be fussed over. But, maybe your [...]
As much as we’d love to spend as much time as possible with our pups, sometimes it just isn’t possible. But, then, at the same time, it’s easy to get [...]
If your dog loves to jump up when they see guests, pesters you for food or play, or barks for attention, you’re not alone. These behaviors are common in dogs, [...]
You’re walking your dog on their leash and it’s all going well, but then you need to stop. Perhaps you’ve dropped something, you need to check your phone, or you’re [...]
Do you love your dog immensely but struggle to get them to listen to you? If so, you're not alone. Many of us have deep bonds with our canine companions [...]
Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most important things you can do — and it will help with all sorts of other commands. Ben Randall explains how to [...]
There’s lots of great training advice out there, but we’re here to tell you that you don’t need to know absolutely everything to get started. For many dog parents, especially those [...]
If you’re a dog parent, you might have heard your pup growling on occasion. It’s easy to think you should tell your dog off for doing so – after all, it’s [...]
Let's be honest — training our dogs is no walk in the park. Filled with highs and lows, our canine companions have good and bad days just like we do, [...]
All dogs need socialization, but it can be more difficult to socialize some dogs than others. This might be down to any number of reasons, but one common reason is [...]
Loose-leash walking gives your dog a little more freedom to explore when you’re on a walk, and it’s a great way to let your dog sniff and inspect to their [...]
It’s something many dog parents can relate to. You’re walking your pup and they’re being really calm and well-behaved. And then they see another dog, and all of sudden they’re [...]
Sometimes, when giving your pup a treat, they can be slightly ‘chompy’, grabbing the treat hard – and though your dog doesn’t mean to hurt you, it can be painful!But if [...]
The A-list dog trainer Ben Randall shares his advice on how to deal with a dog who's taken against someone important in your life. Part of the joy of having [...]
When it comes to training your dog, one option is a board and train experience. It’s not something that’s right for all dog parents, but for some, it can be [...]
Dog treats are one of the best ways to reward good behavior. But as some dog owners will know, this isn’t always the most comfortable experience when they bite your [...]
Seeing your dog in distress is the last thing you want, and it can be hard to watch if you’re a protective pet parent like us. For those with nervous [...]
When it comes to training your dog, nothing is worse than doing your absolute best and not getting the results you want.Whether it's trying to figure out the reasons why [...]
Every dog parent has to socialize their dog. Socialization is best done when your dog is a young puppy, particularly in the socialization phase in the first three months or [...]
Does your dog feel nervous whenever there’s a visitor in your home? Do they hide in the corner or become reactive? If you answered yes, you’re not alone as this [...]
Want a dog that's calm, happy and well mannered? We hear you! If you're like most pet parents, you likely love your canine companion dearly — but getting them to [...]
The new year has arrived which means only one thing: it’s time to set some goals. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your dog training, now is the [...]
Picture this: You’re on a walk and your dog is staying close. Not only are they staying close, but they’re also responding to cues and making eye contact. Does this [...]
What do you do if your dog is scared? Whether your pup has one of the 32 everyday fears and phobias in dogs or they get spooked by seemingly random [...]
Toilet training is something that every puppy parent has to do. It might not be all plain sailing, and your pup will probably have a few accidents along the way, [...]
From travel and motoring to dog training and pithy comment, these proved out most popular feature articles of the last 12 months. The ‘most beautiful car ever made’ makes its [...]
If you’re a dog parent, you’re probably familiar with the concept of crate training – the process of introducing your puppy or an older dog to an indoor crate, with a [...]
Training your dog to walk nicely on a leash is something all dog parents have to do at some point. It makes life easier for you when you’re walking your [...]
Christmas is fast approaching, and we’re coming to the thick of the holiday season. It’s an exciting time of year, but it’s one that can be stressful and intense, too [...]