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Ball Games
Discover why playing non-stop fetch can create chronic stress and injury in dogs, and how to use the ball more safely, and for enriching brain games.

Teaching Tails
Aug 2, 20236 min read


The ‘Friendly Dog’ Dilemma - Why Off Lead Control Matters 🐶
Discover why out-of-control off-lead encounters ruin walks for reactive or training dogs, and what the local legislation actually says about control.

Teaching Tails
Jun 22, 20235 min read


Telling Tales! Why You Should Say “No Thank You” to Park Trainers in Belfast
A certified Belfast dog trainer explains why letting strangers "train" your dog in public parks is risky, and why science-based, professional advice matters.

Teaching Tails
May 30, 20235 min read


Kindly Setting Boundaries!
Discover why shouting "no" fails to teach your dog household manners, and how to proactively reward the calm, desirable choices you actually want.

Teaching Tails
May 7, 20236 min read


Dogs at Christmas: The Ultimate Guide to a Safe and Stress-Free Festiv e Season
Keep your dog safe this holiday season. Read expert Christmas safety tips on toxic foods, decorations, anti-freeze, and holiday enrichment from a certified Belfast trainer.

Teaching Tails
Dec 13, 20225 min read


Ditch the Bowl: The Ultimate Guide to Canine Enrichment Feedin
Ditch the dog bowl! Read essential canine enrichment feeding tips, easy Kong recipes, and upcycled recycling hacks from a certified Belfast behaviourist.

Teaching Tails
Aug 18, 20225 min read


The Fussy Cockapoo Verdict: My Honest Review of Butternut Box Dog Food ((5 years on!)
Read an honest 5-year Butternut Box review from a certified Belfast dog behaviorist. Learn how fresh food keeps a fussy Cockapoo happy and healthy.

Teaching Tails
Nov 6, 20213 min read


5 Minutes with Your Dog: The Secret to a Perfectly Balanced Day
Ditch the stress of long training sessions. Learn how 5 minutes of balanced play, nose work, and enrichment can settle your dog. Certified Belfast trainer advice.

Teaching Tails
Nov 1, 20213 min read


Surviving Halloween Fireworks: A Guide to Keeping Your Dog Calm and Safe
Is your dog terrified of fireworks? Read essential sound desensitisation tips, calming supplement guides, and safety hacks from a certified Belfast dog Behaviourist.

Teaching Tails
Oct 29, 20214 min read


The Ultimate High-Value Training Treat: Homemade Liver Cake Recipe
If you are looking for the absolute holy grail of dog training rewards, look no further. This is my signature, tried-and-tested Homemade Liver Cake recipe. As a certified trainer, I can tell you that when it comes to teaching complex behaviours, building a reliable off-lead recall, or working through teenage reactivity, your standard supermarket dog biscuits aren't going to cut it. You need a high-value reward that smells incredible and tastes even better. This liver cake is

Teaching Tails
Oct 29, 20213 min read


Peak Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Hiking with Your Dog in Northern Ireland
Planning a mountain hike with your dog? Read essential tips on livestock rules, weather prep, and packing lists from a Belfast trainer hiking with her Cockapoo.

Teaching Tails
May 31, 20213 min read


The Five Freedoms: Why Ethical Dog Training is a Matter of Animal Welfare
Learn why the Five Freedoms of animal welfare must dictate how we train our dogs. A certified Belfast behaviour practitioner explains the dangers of force-based training.

Teaching Tails
May 30, 20213 min read


Why choose an IMDT trainer?
Dog training is unregulated. Learn why choosing an IMDT certified trainer in Belfast ensures safe, qualified, reward-based training for your dog.

Teaching Tails
Mar 4, 20202 min read
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