Louise's Dog and Puppy School

19/11/2025

LOOSE LEASH WALKING – PART 3

In the last blog post we looked at teaching the dog to orient to our left (or right) hand side by first of all using a platform then playing the Catch-up Game, and finally transitioning from the Focus and Follow exercise to a position at your side. Now we need to teach the dog to move with us, stay on our left-hand side, and keep the leash loose all at the same time!...

In the last blog post we looked at teaching the dog to orient to our left (or right) hand side by first of all using a platform then playing the Catch-up Game, and finally transitioning from the Fo…

07/11/2025

Congratulations to Vivienne and Sooper Cooper for achieving their KUSA Beginner Trick Dog title. Well Done! Now for Novice Trick Dog.

05/11/2025

ORIENTING TO YOUR LEFT HAND SIDE Most dogs tend to orient to a position in front of us. In the beginning this is where we teach them all the basic behaviours, such as focus, as well as sit and down. In the previous blog post we taught the dog to focus on us while moving backward away from the dog. In the first stages of training it is easier for our dogs to focus on us this way....

ORIENTING TO YOUR LEFT HAND SIDE Most dogs tend to orient to a position in front of us. In the beginning this is where we teach them all the basic behaviours, such as focus, as well as sit and down…

28/10/2025

FOCUS AND FOLLOW One of the main ingredients of being able to walk happily with your dog on a loose leash is for your dog to be able to focus on you as well as follow, and keep the leash loose all at the same time, particularly in a distracting environment. With most dogs in the beginning of training skills, their default position is in front of you....

FOCUS AND FOLLOW One of the main ingredients of being able to walk happily with your dog on a loose leash is for your dog to be able to focus on you as well as follow, and keep the leash loose all …

22/10/2025

STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRACTION Few moments are more frustrating for a dog guardian than feeling invisible to your dog. Whether you’re calling them at the park, trying to get their attention on a walk, or simply hoping for a bit of connection at home, it can be disheartening when your dog’s focus is elsewhere — chasing scents, staring at wildlife, or otherwise deeply engaged with the world around them....

STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRACTION Few moments are more frustrating for a dog guardian than feeling invisible to your dog. Whether you’re calling them at the park, trying to get their…

22/10/2025

THE BASICS This is the first of a series of blog topics where I’ll be exploring the basics required to successfully teach your dog the skill of walking on a loose leash, force-free and reward…

22/10/2025

THE BASICS This is the first of a series of blog topics where I'll be exploring the basics required to successfully teach your dog the skill of walking on a loose leash, force-free and reward-based. Why do so many of us battle with teaching our dogs to walk on a loose leash. It should be an activity that brings joy to both you and your dog....

THE BASICS This is the first of a series of blog topics where I’ll be exploring the basics required to successfully teach your dog the skill of walking on a loose leash, force-free and reward…

26/09/2025

YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS IN DOG TRAINING Training a dog is not just about teaching commands—it's about guiding them through a structured learning process that ensures long-term understanding and reliability. There are four key stages of learning in dog training: acquisition, fluency, generalization, and maintenance. Each stage plays a crucial role in shaping a well-behaved and confident canine companion....

YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS IN DOG TRAINING Training a dog is not just about teaching commands—it’s about guiding them through a structured learning process that ensures long-term understanding a…

16/07/2025

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Food as a Reward and the Bribe Trap Rewards for behaviour you like can be anything the dog likes or wants. In the beginning we use food to reward because it is a primary resource and most dogs don…

16/07/2025

Food as a Reward and the Bribe Trap Rewards for behaviour you like can be anything the dog likes or wants. In the beginning we use food to reward because it is a primary resource and most dogs don't have to be taught to like it. It is one of the things that your dog depends on for its survival. …...

Food as a Reward and the Bribe Trap Rewards for behaviour you like can be anything the dog likes or wants. In the beginning we use food to reward because it is a primary resource and most dogs don…

09/07/2025

The Crucial Role of Motivation and Engagement in Early Dog Training I’m writing this because I’ve found that some of my students are so keen to start on teaching their dogs obedience off the bat, that they forget how important it is in terms of their relationship to be building a connection with their dogs. These pet owners are often long-time pet owners that have either never trained a dog or puppy or those that have had dogs in the past, but done some traditional, command-based training....

The Crucial Role of Motivation and Engagement in Early Dog Training I’m writing this because I’ve found that some of my students are so keen to start on teaching their dogs obedience off the bat, t…