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05/11/2026

So, you’ve got yourself a teenager? 🤦‍♂️🐶

One minute you’ve got a lovely, responsive dog who’s making fantastic progress, and the next it feels like all that hard work has gone straight out the window!

Sound familiar?

Welcome to adolescence!

Between 6 and 18 months, many dogs are right in the thick of it, and it can be a challenging time for both dogs and their owners.

Their brains are still developing, hormones are changing, and suddenly everything around them seems far more interesting than listening to you!

But here’s the important thing. All that training you’ve put in hasn’t been wasted.

Keep your routines consistent, continue reinforcing the behaviours you want, and give your dog plenty of opportunities to explore, exercise and enjoy being a dog.

Adolescence doesn’t last forever, and although it can feel frustrating at times, the foundations you’re building now will help shape the dog they become.

Stay consistent, keep going, and don’t give up!

04/11/2026

Collar vs Harness. Which one is better? 🐶

These two 13 week old puppies are sisters. One is learning to walk on a collar, while the other is learning on a harness.

But here’s the thing… both are walking beautifully!

It’s not necessarily about what your puppy is wearing. It’s about what you’ve taught them to do when they’re wearing it.

A harness doesn’t automatically cause pulling, just as a collar doesn’t automatically teach a puppy to walk nicely.

Loose lead walking is a skill that needs to be taught, regardless of the equipment you choose.

The important thing is helping your puppy understand where you’d like them to walk, rewarding the behaviours you want to see and building those foundations from an early age.

The training is far more important than just the equipment!

28/10/2026

Why I never let a puppy greet another dog on the lead 🐶

Letting your puppy greet other dogs on the lead might seem harmless, but it could be creating problems for the future.

Overexcitement, frustration, pulling and lunging can all develop when your puppy learns that seeing another dog means they get to say hello.

The more they practice this, the more they’ll come to expect it.

Your puppy doesn’t need to greet every dog they see. Learning to walk past other dogs without interacting is just as important.

27/10/2026

Struggling with your puppy pulling on the lead? 🐶

Sometimes the simplest exercises can make a big difference!

Walking backwards encourages your puppy to follow you, helps keep their attention on you and makes it easier to reward them for staying close.

Once they’re following nicely, simply turn around and continue walking together.

It’s a great little exercise to help teach your puppy how to walk on a loose lead without constantly pulling ahead.

Give it a try on your next walk!

21/10/2026

🐶 5 Reasons Your Puppy’s Not Eating!

If your puppy is constantly leaving food in their bowl, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a fussy eater!

Sometimes it’s simply down to how, when and how much you’re feeding them.

Feeding guidelines are a starting point, not a rule that fits every puppy. Some puppies naturally have smaller appetites, and that’s ok!

Try keeping mealtimes consistent, avoid constantly changing their food, give them space to eat and consider whether you’re offering more than they actually need.

Remember, the goal isn’t to get your puppy to finish every bowl. It’s to make sure they’re eating enough to grow and develop healthily.

⚠️ Important: If your puppy suddenly stops eating, repeatedly refuses meals or shows signs of illness such as vomiting, diarrhoea or lethargy, seek veterinary advice promptly.

19/10/2026

Feel like you’re falling behind with your puppy? 🐶

It’s so easy to compare your puppy to others, especially when social media and puppy WhatsApp groups make it seem like everyone else has everything figured out!

But every puppy is different. They’ll learn at different speeds, find different things challenging and make progress in their own time.

Focus on the little wins, because they all add up! 🙌

💬 Have you ever felt like your puppy was falling behind compared to others?

15/10/2026

Socialising your puppy is about SO much more than just meeting other dogs! 🐶

It’s about helping your puppy develop the confidence to cope with the world around them.

And one thing I see owners doing all the time is feeling like they need to constantly encourage, reassure or reward their puppy whenever they experience something new.

But sometimes, giving your puppy the time and space to observe, process and figure things out for themselves can be incredibly valuable.

Confidence isn’t just about what your puppy experiences. It’s about what they learn from those experiences.

💬 How do you socialise your puppy?

14/10/2026

After 20 years of training dogs, there are 5 things I would NEVER do with my own puppy! 🐶

From puppy socialisation and preventing unwanted behaviours to teaching recall, loose lead walking and helping your puppy learn to settle, getting the foundations right early makes a huge difference.

And number 5? I know not everyone will agree, but I firmly believe that allowing puppies to greet unfamiliar dogs on lead can create far more problems than benefits.

Teaching your puppy to be calm and neutral around other dogs is such an important life skill.

💬 Do you agree with number 5 or would you do things differently?

13/10/2026

Puppyhood is hard! 🐶

The biting, chewing, toilet training, sleepless nights and everything in between can sometimes feel overwhelming.

But raising a puppy isn’t about creating the perfect dog overnight.

It’s about the small wins. The little bits of progress you make each day, even when it doesn’t feel like you’re getting anywhere.

Some days will be brilliant. Others will feel like you’ve taken three steps backwards.

And that’s okay.

You don’t need to worry about where your puppy will be in 12 months. Just focus on what you can achieve today.

Because all those little wins eventually add up to something pretty special.

Save this for one of those difficult puppy days! 🐾

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