Trainer's Tips
Cheeky youngsters
āRosie, our lab, is 5 months now and our biggest issue we can't seem to get rid of is counter surfing. She's never gotten anything from...
How to keep dogs calm during Fireworks Season 2022
I know that fireworksĀ season can be a difficult time of year for dogs and their owners, and I am here to offer up some tips on...
Training Bark & Hold using a Position Box
Want to train your protection dog to ābark and holdā But as soon as they see the bite sleeve, theyāre too aroused to exert self-control And...
Training techniques not working in new places
Ā āThanks for the email on loose lead walking!Ā Your instructions below work brilliantly around our local area, but as soon as we go somewhere different/more exciting...
Engagement to counter pulling
When a dog pulls on the lead it looks like this: Eyes fixed on a point ahead Tugging forward On a tight lead To fix the...
Stop pulling on lead with this game
The principle is, anything you reward will happen more often, so: A: Don't reward unwanted behaviour e.g. continue your walk being pulled in the direction your...
My top two tips for grooming a bramble womble
For the fellow long-haired dog owners Firstly, what is a bramble womble?! šThis repeat offender is what we at Anglian Dog Works affectionately call a bramble...
Focus & Impulse Control Game
My go toĀ Focus & Impulse Control gameā¦ Being a working breed specialist, I often train excitable young dogs, and I love starting a session with a...
Why train a recall whistle
Ā Words falling on deaf ears The trouble with us humans is we chatter! Dogs can quickly learn to switch off and ignore our words as...