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Don't Judge Reactive Dog Owners
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...

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Jul 33 min read
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Dogs and the Law
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...

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Jul 36 min read
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Why Do You Keep Class Sizes So Small?
A selection of photos from some of our indoor and outdoor dog and puppy training classes Comfort for Everyone It is often commented on...

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Jul 32 min read
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Practice Makes Perfect!
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...

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Jul 32 min read
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So Frustrating!
A frustrated spaniel in the middle of zoomies Dogs are not great at dealing with frustration and often the fallout of being frustrated...

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Jul 32 min read
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Why Puppy Training Matters
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...

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Jul 32 min read
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A Day in the Life of Your Dog
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...

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Jun 113 min read
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Should We Punish Pulling on the Lead?
A dog pulls on it's lead whilst walking There are an increasing number of people being advised by friends, other trainers and social...

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May 63 min read
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Why Enrichment?
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...

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Mar 113 min read
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 Management in Dog Training
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?...

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Feb 202 min read
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What is Trigger Stacking and Why is it Important?
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...

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Feb 201 min read
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Does my dog have ADHD?
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...

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Feb 123 min read
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Why Choose Pawsitive Pooches?
When you decide it is time to seek help in training your dog, why should you choose us?

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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Adolescence in Dogs - AKA What Happened To My Sweet Puppy?
Running away! Pulling on lead! Acting like you don't exist! Forgetting their name! Pretending they have never been trained at all!...

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May 6, 20243 min read
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Reactive Dogs in Classes - Reactive Dog Training
What is reactivity? The term 'reactive' refers to dogs who have excessive emotional reactions to particular stimuli or triggers. This can...

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Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Common Canine Concerns
While dogs bring joy, laughter, and slobbery kisses into our lives, it's not all tail wags and strolls in the park. Let's be honest about...

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Nov 6, 20232 min read
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How to Make Spooktacular Halloween Pumpkin Dog Treats!
This quick and easy recipe contains only 3 healthy ingredients and no nasties. Try making these treats for your furry friend today.

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Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Welcome To Our Blog
Welcome to the Pawsitive Pooches blog! We are a dog training and behaviour business that specialises in positive reinforcement training. We believe that all dogs can learn and that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train them.

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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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