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People seek dog behaviour therapy because their dog is doing something that they shouldn’t be, which can make dog ownership hard work and upsetting. Having a dog shouldn’t be like that. Dog behaviour therapy can improve the quality of life for both the owner and the dog. The first thing to do is figure out…
Dogs need to learn to respond to a call in a variety of situations, for example at the end of a walk. They have to be called away from other dogs or people they find interesting, just as they have to be called in from the garden, or after escaping out of the front door…
Using a consistent training system opens up a two-way communication process between us and our pets. It is a method both parties can understand and stick to, whilst keeping the mutual bonds strong. The earlier we give clear signals, the easier life can be. Dogs learn in the same way that we do – by…
Here at WitsEnd, we believe that structure is crucial in order for dog training classes to be successful. Structure is the key to tackling many of the problems that owners experience with their pets, such as pulling on the lead, not coming when called or leaving when told to do so. All of our dog…
When an owner and a dog walk through the door of a dog training room, they are both there to be trained, even if they don’t realise it. After all, the dog trainer doesn’t train the dog. The dog trainer trains the owner to be able to train the dog. Dog training classes only last…
More and more people are choosing to attend dog training classes, but why are they doing so and what can you hope to achieve from dog training classes for both you and your dog? Domination: what dog training is NOT about Many people believe that treating dogs like members of the family is the wrong…
Considering the tough economic circumstances of recent years, you might think that dog training would have been one of those areas that had suffered as a consequence of people cutting back financially. However, this has not been the case. Some people held off from bringing their puppies to training classes at the height of the…
Road traffic accidents are a common cause of injury in both cats and dogs. As well as being life threatening, traumatic and stressful for the animal, it is also a very stressful time for the owner. Not knowing if your pet is going to survive or have terrible disabilities leaves a sense of helplessness. In…
Sue is one of our clients with 3 Westies and she recently turned 50. One of her friends made her a birthday cake to celebrate – absolutely fab – but who wants to eat their dog haha