I’m a Dog Trainer but I don’t currently have a dog

I’m a Dog Trainer but I don’t currently have a dog

On 3rd August 2022 my world changed and sadly not for the better. I said goodnight for the final time to my best friend, my shadow and my companion of 12 years, Nellie. Nellie and I met in 2010 when I was working for Southampton City Council in the Stray Kennels. She...
Scaredy Dog: How to help your pup in a fear period

Scaredy Dog: How to help your pup in a fear period

Fear periods are part of your pup’s development. The first one tends to happen between 8 -10 weeks of age and hopefully owners are micromanaging the environment and what the pup is exposed to. So for the majority this phase goes unnoticed. The second phase is more...
Follow the Houndway Code: What you need to know

Follow the Houndway Code: What you need to know

Did you know that 1 in 5 people regularly travel with their dog unrestrained in the passenger seat of the car and 10% even place their pooch in their lap at the wheel? (dogstrust.org.uk) Rule 57 of the Highway Code states ‘When in a vehicle make sure dogs and other...
Trigger Stacking and How This Affects Your Pup

Trigger Stacking and How This Affects Your Pup

Trigger stacking is the process of experiencing lots of triggers in a short space of time sending your dog into a melt down. If your dog doesn’t have the opportunity to calm down after a scary experience, stress levels will continue to rise. Once a dog has reached his...