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Redirected Behaviour in Dogs: Why Fear Can Spill Over Onto Owners
Worried your dog snapped or redirected during a stressful moment? Learn why fear drives reactive behaviour, how to stay safe, and how force-free training can help.
Avril Young
Jan 104 min read


Cues vs. Commands: Building Trust and Choice in Dog Training
Learn the key difference between cues and commands in dog training, and why cue-based, positive methods create a happier, more confident dog and a stronger bond.
Avril Young
Aug 14, 20255 min read


Choosing Activities That Match Your Dog’s Personality and Interests
Why its important to choose the hobby for the dog, not the dog for the hobby!
Avril Young
Jul 23, 20255 min read


Training vs Learning: Why It Matters for Your Dog
the difference between learning and training and why both matter
Avril Young
Jul 3, 20255 min read


Why Saying "No" to Your Dog Doesn't Teach Them What to Do Instead
how to help puppy get things right and turn 'No' into a positive interrupter with meanings
Avril Young
May 31, 20255 min read


Is Lifting Your Dog Necessary for Their Wellbeing and What Mindfulness Tips to Consider
just because we can lift our dogs, doesn't mean we should!
Avril Young
May 31, 20253 min read


Why Less is Sometimes More: Handling Your Puppy with Care from Day One
being aware of your puppy's body language and how you can help them feel safe around hands!
Avril Young
May 22, 20253 min read


Why I Train Without Fear: Building Lifelong Skills Through Positive Reinforcement
Why I don't train with aversives and what I do instead!
Avril Young
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Navigating the Awkward Adolescent Phase: Supporting Your Teenage Dog
how to support and guide your adolescent dog through a difficult development phase
Avril Young
Feb 8, 20255 min read


Will Using Food as a Reward in Training Make Your Dog Fat?
Will you make your dog fat using food rewards?
Avril Young
Feb 1, 20254 min read


Understanding Dog Tail Wagging: Decoding Canine Communication
does your dogs tail always mean he is happy? look closer!
Avril Young
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Why Leaving New Puppies to Cry is Not the Answer
Why crying it out does not help puppies avoid separation anxiety
Avril Young
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Welcoming Retired Racing Greyhounds into Your Home: A Guide to a Smooth Transition
Retired racing greyhounds make wonderful companions, but their transition from athlete to house hound requires a thoughtful and patient...

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Jun 30, 20245 min read


Do you know how to spot that your dog is stressed?
How to tell if your dog is worried and a short exercise to check! and how to support them
Avril Young
May 25, 20243 min read


Preparing for your new Puppy: Managing your Great Expectations?
Things we expect our new puppy to do and why we shouldn't!
Avril Young
Apr 29, 20246 min read
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