21/10/2025
Owning dogs is not only a responsibility, it is a gift.
One we should not take lightly.
Having just come back from a sensational dog training workshop about reactivity, communication and the power of play - it did make me stop and think.
I am sad when people get a dog and think puppy class is enough...
I am sad when people get a dog that is a working breed and don't fulfil those needs...
I am sad when people think just a boring walk is all their dog needs...
I am sad when I see people out chatting and having fun together, while completely ignoring their dog...
The first 12 months of your dog's life is the path you take to creating the dog you get in the long run...
Give your young, adolescent dog too much freedom by letting the lead off and allowing it to race around the dog park - the dog park and everything in it becomes more important.
Allowing your adolescent dog to jump up on people because you allow them to drag you over - that is behaviour they think is acceptable.
People want their dogs to have a great recall.
People want their dogs to walk on a loose lead.
Well - guess what... Put the work in and you can get those things.
Come to my classes and you will learn those things and have so much fun doing so.
Take the time.
You owe it to your dog.
