New Puppy refusing to walk on leash? This is a very common problem in almost every puppy home I visit, so I wanted to share some tips and problem solving ideas on how to try overcome this problem. 1. While you are waiting for your puppies vaccination schedule to be complete and before you can take them for a walk, have them used to wearing their collar and lead in the house and garden. It is a good idea to start with the collar first, when your puppy has adjusted to this add the lead and don't forget your puppies disc with your telephone number. I like small plastic tags that don't make a noise so less likely have a loud noise that may scare or upset your puppy. If you get your puppy used to their lead and collar first, this means that on your puppies first walk, they don't have to take in the overwhelming big scary world along with some very strange new equipment put on them. 2. Be aware of opposition reflex, what this means is that if you pull your puppy one way, th
Have you decided to take advantage of the extra time at home to add the pitter patter of tiny puppy feet to your life. When you take home your puppy, it is quite frankly, often a shock to the system, sleepless nights, crying, teething, biting and pee and poop everywhere (for anyone that’s yet to get their puppy, yep we are still talking dogs not newborns babies lol) And now you need HELP but.....no where is open, so where can you get help, trainers can’t visit your home, puppy socialisation classes are cancelled!! Well, thankfully like most industries, dog trainers are going digital too. I know, you want the trainer in your home, the helping hand in front of you and what about the all important puppy socialisation.... Like most dog trainers, I’ve moved my business online, it has been such a success, I’ve decided it’s going to be a permanent feature. Let me explain the benefits and why I love online teaching and why you should embrace it too. 1. Safety Of course even after the leve