Understanding and Stopping the Barking Madness. Welcome to our blog about demand barking, where we dive deep into the fascinating world...

A guide to understanding and addressing resource guarding in dogs. Resource guarding is a natural behaviour in dogs where they feel the...

Debunking outdated pack rules in Dog Training Let's talk about a hot topic in the world of dog training today: the outdated concept of...

We live in a world where we can nearly get anything we want at the click of a button. We live busier lives than ever before and want to...

To fetch or not to fetch? That is a great question! Read some of the reasons why I don't play fetch that often 🎾 For some dogs and...

Time for a rant!! On Chester's walks we encounter many off-lead dogs. Now I want to start by saying 90 percent of these dogs are...

I have regular conversations with an really good friend and mentor where I ramble on about my daily experiences as a dog trainer. She...

How to set boundaries without shouting or using force. The most common type of question I get asked is "How can I stop my dog ...

The first week of May is Dog Anxiety Awareness week, so there is no better time to chat with you about the well-being of your canine...

With Christmas fast approaching, have you thought about how you can safely include your dog in the festivities? This blog will hopefully...

So you know me I absolutely adore enrichment feeding. By simply ditching the food dish you have a simple way to add some fun enrichment...

When will it happen? The adolescent phase will vary between breeds and individual dogs. As a guide, dogs will become teenage between 5-6...

Chesters diet has always been an issue. He is fussy with food and we struggled to find one that didn’t upset his tummy. Some brands...

I love this poster designed by my friend and fellow IMDT trainer Francis McCormack. It shows us ways we can enrich our dogs lives, give...

Many dogs will be frightened by fireworks. Exposure to these loud sounds can leave your puppy trembling in fear. We want to give you some...

DELICIOUS LIVER CAKE 🧁 Here is how we make our homemade liver cake! This recipe will make quite alot of treats. You can freeze it in...

A TOILET ROUTINE - Be proactive about taking your puppy outside to go to the toilet. They need to go out when they have woken from...

Well done to the IMDT team. I love bring a member of this organisation. Our mentors are approachable and supportive, they know how to...

Chester and I are walking 100 miles in June to raise funds for K9 search a rescue (NI). We have a huge amount of respect for this team of...

K9 connectables are a fantastic way to give your dog a little brain and jaw work out each day. We know dogs enjoy working for their food....