Brilliant Family Dog

01/09/2024

Wandering footpaths are a feature of my photos. And they're a feature of my life too, as well as yours. We are all on an endless journey. And we all have choices to make.

Our dogs take everything in their stride. They put their noses down and they explore their surroundings. They find what they like and they discard what they don’t like.

We can do the same!

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/the-winding-path-for-our-dogs-and-for-us

25/08/2024

We seem to think it’s up to us to teach our dogs everything. I get questions all the time along the lines of “How can I make my dog do such-and-such?” “How can I stop my dog doing xyz?” 🐶

But how about looking at what our dogs can teach us?

Read this enlightening post!

👉 https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/what-can-our-dogs-teach-us-about-life

21/08/2024

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴: 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?

I’m often asked how to help - most of us would LOVE a dog we can take anywhere!

Do read this post and find out how to make the best start for your dog family and you.

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/a-new-puppy-plus-a-reactive-dog-can-it-work

14/08/2024

Great set of gnashers on my 14.5 year old dog! It's one of the great advantages of feeding loads of raw meaty bones. They all keep nice white teeth all their lives.

11/08/2024

𝟑 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝!
This is the Holy Grail of dog ownership - but it doesn’t have to be a mystery any longer …

Read this enlightening post!

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/3-ways-to-walking-your-dog-on-a-loose-lead

10/08/2024

Every day in every way, my dogs are given a choice

05/08/2024

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 🐶

It’s not about buying a book and expecting your dog to change! And it’s not about asking for help, then not listening.

Do read this post and find out how to actually shape your dog into the companion you wish for.

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/is-it-your-dog-who-needs-to-change-or-is-it-you

30/07/2024

Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog Books 1-4: Calm Down! Leave It!

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/calm-down-boxset

25/07/2024

DESIGNER DOGS”: WHAT ARE THEY REALLY MADE OF?

What characteristics can you expect in a fashionable crossbreed?

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/designer-dogs

23/07/2024

Are you good enough to have a dog?

Endless time may be put into finding the perfect puppy to fit your life. But what about being the perfect home? It’s a two-way thing, you know, building a relationship with another sentient being - albeit of another species!

Do read this post and find out how to adapt your life to make the best start.

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/are-you-able-to-look-after-a-dog

20/07/2024

13/07/2024

Yes, you can stop your dog pulling your arm out, and you can do it kindly too, with the 2Hounds Freedom Harness, supplied in the UK by Brilliant Family Dog.

www.brilliantfamilydog.com/harnesses

09/07/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠?

This is another of those things that is so much easier to resolve if you teach it from Day 1 with your new pup or dog. But, sometimes you may choose a dog who’s already a confirmed thief!

Do read this post and find out how to change this effectively, and fast.

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/how-can-i-stop-my-dog-stealing-and-chewing

30/06/2024

How To Protect Your Dog’s Stitches

Has your dog been in the wars? And keeps nibbling her stitches? Find out how to promote fast healing in this post

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/how-to-stop-your-dog-damaging-her-stitches

27/06/2024

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟!)?

Sticking where you are - or worse still, drifting back into the past - is going to prevent you leaving your mark on the world. And it will grind your dog training to a sticky halt!

Do read this post and find out how to reinvigorate your life (and your dog’s!)

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/are-you-limiting-your-dog-and-yourself

23/06/2024

16/06/2024

Biting? No sleep? Puddles?
How to survive the early weeks and still love your puppy!

You’ve got the new puppy you longed for - BUT things don’t seem to be quite as rosy as you expected!

Now available directly from the author! https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/audiobooks

11/06/2024

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠?

Or does your dog tidy up after you? For a harmonious life with your dog, get him to weigh in and help you round the house! Here are some pointers for you

Do read this post https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/do-you-tidy-up-after-your-dog

09/06/2024

I have a new puppy: will I ever get any sleep again?

New puppy, puppy training, puppy potty training

A four steps to a perfect night's sleep for you and your puppy

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/new-puppy-will-
i-ever-sleep-again

08/06/2024

I have a new puppy: will I ever get any sleep again?

New puppy, puppy training, puppy potty training | Four steps to a perfect night's sleep, for you and your puppy



https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/new-puppy-will-i-ever-sleep-again

01/06/2024

"It has been amazing with Pilot, so I'd like another one for Tika.

It works phenomenally - I'm loving it!" Pilot, Springer Spaniel and Tika, Cocker Spaniel

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/harnesses

29/05/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬? 🐶

It’s actually the same thing you have to do in any field of endeavour - what is it?

Do read this post https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/dont-give-up-on-your-dog

22/05/2024

Dog feeding frenzy! 🐶🦴

Your dog has food preferences, just as we do! Here’s how to find out what they are.

Read this post

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/dog-feeding-frenzy

19/05/2024

Listen now to Let's Go", Book 3 in the popular series Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog
Now available directly from the author! www.brilliantfamilydog.com/audiobooks

15/05/2024

Yes, you can stop your dog pulling your arm out, and you can do it kindly too, with the 2Hounds Freedom Harness, supplied in the UK by Brilliant Family Dog.

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/harnesses

14/05/2024

How long do you give your dog to THINK when you’re teaching a new skill. 🐶

It may surprise you to learn how much thinking time a dog needs, compared to the time we can do it in.

If so, do read this post

https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/give-your-dog-time

09/05/2024

Listen now to "Leave It!", Book 2 in the popular series Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog

Now available directly from the author! https://www.brilliantfamilydog.com/audiobooks