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21.09.2020

What is a Marker?

The term “markers” is used because they are used to mark the EXACT moment our dog achieves success in an exercise and, if it has been conditioned correctly prior to training, the dog will understand that the food, toy, or praise that follows is a result of the particular behaviour they were engaged in when they heard their marker. Read More

21.09.2020

Real World Learning

Every human we deal with has their own unique lifestyle; things they do for work and leisure that will potentially influence the way they live with their dog. To create a truly versatile dog-handler relationship, we look not only at teaching reliable behaviours, but also at creating a mindset in which the dog feels empowered to investigate and participate in their world. Read More

21.09.2020

Toilet Training Your Puppy

Toilet training is something that frustrates many new puppy owners. The simple truth about successful toilet training is that it takes planning and management to get it right the first time. You have to accept that there will be accidents, and those accidents are 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 our fault. Read More