The Dogs By Alex

The Dogs By Alex Welcome to The Dogs By Alex, offering dog behaviour and training packages and characterful dog portrait photography sessions in London.

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I bought Ludo home on this day eight years ago. I call it his birthday, his 14th. He’s my soul dog. The one that pushed ...
12/06/2026

I bought Ludo home on this day eight years ago. I call it his birthday, his 14th. He’s my soul dog. The one that pushed me beyond my limits, the most reactive, but who is (and always has been) the most special soul. My right hand man. From total chaos to be thriving as he is now - I’m super proud of him. From his former abuse and trauma, fighting everything and everyone, to allowing foster dogs, kids and strangers into his home with open arms, he’s special.

We’ve overcome some huge challenges together and, as much as I try not to over humanise dogs, I feel we are each other, just in different forms. Whatever I write sounds cheesy but I have to own it this time - he’s been there for me through so much. At my total rock bottom offering a shoulder to cry on but also there during the highs and moments of total joy.

Ludo, you’re the man. Happy birthday my boy 🙏🏼

16/04/2026

If you’re struggling to stop your dog pulling on the lead, here’s my favourite way to use a prong collar.

Give me a dog who pulls like a train and I promise you I’ll be able to get that dog walking to heel without fear or intimidation. I look at the whole picture:
- Are they fulfilled and have they expended some energy before working on loose lead control?
- Have you loaded up their ‘yes’ marker?
- Have you built up their exposure to distractions at a rate that will allow them to succeed?
- Have you put in time and energy to show them clearly what you want from them when walking on a lead? Start at home. Build it up.

Lead training is more about YOU. Not the dog. Be consistent and committed.

Get them understanding what you would like from them first rather than correcting them for something they don’t know, and put in the time, effort and consistency. Relying on tools alone is for lazy trainers.

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