Number of dogs of each breed attending a Pawsitive Pooches class in the 18mths prior to October 2025 A few days ago we published the graphic above showing all the different breeds that have attended our classes in the last 18mths and asked all of our social media followers to guess what the three most common breeds were. We had lots of responses and they were very interesting. The Results! We had some excellent guesses too! Congratulations to Holly Emery on FB and @jukethedo

Why are Safe Spaces Important Safe spaces from scary things are an essential part of keeping your dog happy and comfortable when things get hectic and as we come into Autumn and Winter there are lots of times this could be useful.  🎃 Halloween 🎆 Bonfire Night 🎅 Christmas However, safe spaces can also be useful for dogs who struggle with sounds outside, visitors, and even for dogs who struggle to settle when owners are working from home. Give it a try. What is a Safe Space

Whilst we love Halloween, there's no denying that our dogs aren't always so keen. Here are some things to think about this Halloween....

Too skinny? Too fat? How can you tell? Did you know 50% of dogs in the UK are overweight? Today, we want to look at what obesity means...

Even Autumn has it's risks! The temperature changes brings out both environmental changes and some human behaviour changes, plus the shorter days and holidays like Hallowe'en and Bonfire night that are often scary for dogs. Whilst we don't want to be wrapping our dogs up in bubble-wrap, and not all dogs and their owners will come across these things, here are some potential risks that might affect you.

A dog wearing a cone looks unhappy Pain in Dogs When we discuss pain in relation to behaviour, most pet owners think of the...

Do you judge reactive dog owners? Lots of people do. We don't. Understanding what reactivity is and why it is happening is key to helping...

Dog Identification Tags Did you know - it is a legal requirement for your dog to wear an ID tag AND be microchipped? We all know about...

A selection of photos from some of our indoor and outdoor dog and puppy training classes Comfort for Everyone It is often commented on...

The lesson here is to stop waiting to seek help hoping that behaviour will go away on its own. The sooner you intervene for unwanted...

A frustrated spaniel in the middle of zoomies Dogs are not great at dealing with frustration and often the fallout of being frustrated...

Dove, an 8 week old cocker spaniel, is ready for her training session Whether you choose to attend a group session or prefer more one to...

What does your dog do for entertainment on an average day? aka What does your dog do for fun? As well as behavioural training, we teach a...

A dog pulls on it's lead whilst walking There are an increasing number of people being advised by friends, other trainers and social...

Do you offer your dog enrichment activities? Do you know much about enrichment for dogs? We're here to help if not, and to offer new suggestions if you already use some enrichment. What is Enrichment? Enrichment is a range of activities usually catered to a particular species natural behaviours and used to make their lives more interesting. It's often referred to as the difference between surviving and thriving. Zoos use enrichment routinely to make the lives of their captive

You might have heard this phrase, particularly if you've attended a class or one to one with us. So, what does it look like in practise?...

Every dog has a different capacity to cope with the events of the day. Some dogs are chill and can cope with lots, some dogs are more...

You wouldn't believe how often we get asked this question! For the record, the answer is always "No". So why do so many people think that...

When you decide it is time to seek help in training your dog, why should you choose us?

Running away! Pulling on lead! Acting like you don't exist! Forgetting their name! Pretending they have never been trained at all!...