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Read the latest dog training and behaviour guides, tips and tricks from Paul Lasky, your trusted Essex based dog trainer.
Why Does My Dog Pull So Much? - Tip of the day
How do I stop my dog pulling? Are you asking the wrong question? Doesn’t that focus on the problem of pulling?
Could you ask instead?…How do I get my dog to focus on me a more?
Why Daycare Might Conflict With a Behaviour Modification
Why might daycare conflict with a behaviour modification plan for a genuine behaviour problem? A behaviour plan is a highly controlled and managed set of protocols to limit or stop dog's practicing certain behaviours. Here is a list of what to consider.
Train your dog or use a long line whilst on walks
If your dog runs away from you to greet other dogs and you cannot call them back. How can you guarantee that your dog will be safe? Read my list on what to consider whilst out on walks.
Why Am I A Force Free Trainer?
Recently there's been more of this positive versus aversive debate in dog training, out there on the social media, so I thought it might be interesting for you to hear my thoughts on it.
What to do when other dogs are around – A Beginners Guide
Dog to dog interactions can be a great source of stress for some owners and their dogs. There are a variety of situations where this may occur. The situations detailed in this article are not exhaustive but cover most of the common scenarios.
How to walk your Adult dog
A lot of people make the mistake of giving in to the dogs excitement and getting out of the door as quickly as possible, because the dog is so irate with glee. Unfortunately, this can set the entire tone for the walk.
Strange Dog Decisions Part 2: The Street
Part 2 The Street. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk. If your dog already has aggression or reactivity, please consult a behaviourist.
Strange Dog Decisions Part 3: Off lead areas (park, forest, beach)
Part 3 Off lead areas. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk. If your dog already has aggression or reactivity, please consult a behaviourist.
Strange Dog Decisions Part 1: Trigger Stacking
Part 1 - Trigger Stacking. This chart is to help the average dog owners make a more informed decision when they see another dog they don’t know on a walk.