An example of a Puppy Training Schedule

Puppies thrive on routine and structure. Owners also need a break from puppy! Getting your puppy used to taking regular naps in a crate or puppy pen is, in my view, essential to raising the perfect puppy! This example of a puppy schedule is for a  puppy aged 8-12...

Toilet Training Troubles

Getting your puppy clean in the house and doing its ‘business’ outside is a priority for most new puppy owners. But what happens when it goes wrong? And how can we fix it? Unfortunately, there are no ‘quick fixes’ when it comes to toilet training, but it can help...

Help!! I’m too embarrassed to walk my dog!!

Dogs which react and bark on walks can be a nightmare to own. Its easy to get frustrated as an owner, and the withering looks from other dog owners can be hard to bear. Some breeds are naturally more vocal than others, Bichon Frise and Poodles spring to mind! I am...

5 signs you are treating your pup like a baby!

In my 18 years’ experience as a groomer, I often see these dogs, arriving in their owner’s arms, getting smothered in kisses and long drawn-out (almost tearful) goodbyes. They are usually anxious, shivery, and stressed out on arrival, but mysteriously, once the owner...