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Introducing your puppy to your cat

Nurturing appropriate cat-dog relationships is something I’m passionate about and that’s because bringing a new puppy into your home can be a joyful experience, but it can also be a bit daunting if you already have a resident cat. A…

Why pet owners should focus on using positive reinforcement methods

Positive reinforcement is a widely accepted and effective method for addressing behaviour problems in pets. What is positive reinforcement? Positive…

Fun for the kids – bake Halloween dog treats

A great way to nurture your child and dog’s relationship and create positive interactions is to help them feel involved…
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WINNER: Animal Behaviourist of the Year 2021 – Home Counties

Great news The LUXLife Pet Product & Services Awards 2021 winners have been announced, and I am delighted to receive…
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WINNER: The Pet Parent Pledge – initiative

Great news Back in April ’21, a group initiative called the #petparentpledge was announced between The Modern Dog Trainer, the…

The impact of pre-adolescent dog training on behaviour

A new study by Dinwoodie et al. (2021) has looked the age at which dogs were trained as puppies and…

Puppy Socialisation Bingo – During COVID-19

Every owner wants a happy, sociable and contented dog. To help your puppy gain confidence around new environments, sounds, people, animals…

Enrichment tip: toilet roll treats

This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need:  Toilet roll tube[s]…

How to tackle jumping up

One of the most common problems dog owners ask me about at Puppy & Dog School is “How do I…

Factors to consider when choosing a dog

Many people choose a dog based on experiences from their past.  They may have fond memories of a dog once…

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Awards

  • BBWA 2021 silver award
  • CorporateLiveWire Global Awards winner 2021/22 award
  • Lux Pet Product and Services 2021 award
  • CorporateLiveWire Oxfordshire Prestige Award - Dog Trainer of the Year 2020-22 two-times winner
  • BBWA 2015 finalist award
  • Scoot Headline Award winner 2015

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