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Is your furry friend exhibiting signs of distress when left alone? Separation anxiety in dogs can be a challenging hurdle for both pets and their owners. In our expert guide, “Saying Goodbye to Doggy Distress,” we delve into proven strategies to tackle separation anxiety and …
Are you ready to turn your furry ball of energy into a well-behaved companion? Welcome to the Ultimate Puppy Training Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or looking to improve your training techniques, this comprehensive schedule will be your …
Crate training a puppy has so many benefits for both owners and puppies alike… Speaking from first-hand experience, if there’s only one thing you can absolutely nail during your puppy’s first few weeks at home – make crate training it! Crate training a dog is …
Since Covid hit, we’ve all had to pivot and find new ways of tackling old problems, situations and challenges. And whilst we’ve all been stuck at home, dog training, of course, has been no exception. We’ve always been allowed that one critical outdoor excursion per …
2020 has been a year like no other, there’s no denying it. Never before have we spent so much time at home – so much time without excursions, visitors, errands or distractions. It’s no surprise that the price of a puppy has more than doubled …
B. F. Skinner is well-known in the world of dog training for developing the theory of operant conditioning – in layman’s terms: the idea that a dog’s behaviour will be determined by its learned consequences. It may sound straightforward, but it’s the foundation of everything …
Training a recall is one of the most valuable lessons any dog trainer can teach you – not only does it make walking and exercising your dog so much easier… but it’s a vital behaviour your dog needs to understand, in order for you to …
Building confidence and optimism is one of the best things you can do for your new puppy. An optimistic dog is not reactive; he is calm and confident in the face of adversity, whether that be busy streets, noisy traffic, the vet’s office, or any …
At Listen Dog Training we are massive advocates of the ‘ditch the bowl’ approach, and it’s one of the first pieces of advice we’ll discuss at a consultation. But what does it mean? Never feeding your dog? Nope! Depriving them of their one or two …
Concept training has been making big waves in the world of positive dog training over the past couple of years, and is only going to get bigger as more and more professional dog trainers and die-hard dog training enthusiasts are discovering and applying this fantastic …