Dog Know How

09/11/2025

Yes you can teach a spaniel to walk nicely on a lead without a slip lead/headcollar/figure of 8 lead/jerking back on the lead or any other versions
What

08/11/2025

Come see me at this months puppy party for puppy training advice 😃

Join us for our puppy party on Wednesday 19th of November!🎉

Simply contact us on 01507 602828 to join!🐶

06/11/2025

Wally's second try at mat settle and he's already a pro! 😃

05/11/2025

Whether you have a tiny puppy or a big teenager, a mat settle is a key skill for them to learn.

These clips show a first try at mat settle for both puppy Brucey and teenager Wally.

Both boys struggle to switch off and settle at home. Mat settle is a really good way to help your dog learn to be calm when you are busy, or just want to chill out (which is usually when young dogs start demanding attention/getting into mischief).

04/11/2025

Little Luna had her second 1-1 training session today and she's doing great!
As well as learning useful things like recall, wait, down, leave, drop and mat settle, we've been working on teaching Luna polite manners (no biting humans and not using the furniture as an obstacle course for zoomies!) 😃

02/11/2025

Teaching your dog to play 'find it' is a great way to tire them out!
It engages their brain so is more tiring than chasing a ball.
It works for all breeds and ages. Its particularly good for dogs that need to have limited exercise due to age or illness and keeps old dogs brains working.
Also brilliant for high energy dogs like Ruby 😃

02/11/2025

Delayed starts are a good way to make 'find it' more difficult for experienced dogs. Hiding the item above ground level also increases difficulty.

31/10/2025

Just a sweet puppy to brighten your day 😍
Little Brucey has been getting some 1-1 help with his training. He's bright and foid motivated so he's making it all look easy 😄

28/10/2025

If you want to be able to take your dog with you on trips away, teach them a mat settle at home first.
New environments can cause our dogs to become overwhelmed and result in unwanted behaviour.
The mat gives them a safe, rewarding place to be. It encourages calm, settled behaviour and keeps them off the furniture.

We had a lovely weekend in north Yorkshire and it was the perfect place to practice mat settle.

Can you tell which dog is still learning and which one is the experienced pro?

25/10/2025

How cute is Teddy?!
Just one of the beautiful puppies who has been attending the free puppy parties 😍

24/10/2025

A little snippets from this week's 😃
Puppy parties are held once a month. Its a great opportunity for your puppy to learn doggy communication and build confidence as well as getting them used to the Veterinary environment in a positive, fun way!

22/10/2025

Mat settle training isn't just for puppies, adult dogs benefit too.
Training should be ongoing, not just something we do for the first few months of owning a puppy.
You might have a like Ruby who missed out on important , that doesn't mean they can't learn now.
If you want to be able to take your dog with you to cafes and pubs, mat settle is a brilliant training tool.
How to start training:
☆Start at home in a quiet room with no distractions.
☆Use a towel/blanket that can easily be rolled up and stored away between sessions. Do not leave it down all the time as it will lose its value and meaning.
☆Its best to try settle training after your dog/puppy has been for a walk do they are more likely to want to sit/lay down.
☆To start with just reward them going on the mat. 4 paws on the mat = treat appears on the mat.
☆We want them to think that the mat provides the treats not you, so try and drop the treats when they aren't looking at you (easier said than done!).