by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 13 Aug, 2025 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
You’re five minutes into what was supposed to be a nice evening stroll… and your dog’s already in full meltdown mode. Again. Summer walks sound idyllic, but for reactive dogs and their humans, they can be an absolute minefield. From soaring temps to packed footpaths...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 8 Jul, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Science, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
Many behaviour problems in dogs – from reactivity to withdrawal – may actually be signs of pain. Here’s what every dog guardian needs to know before jumping into training. When Behaviour Is a Clue, Not the Problem I’ve lost count of how many dogs have come my...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 24 Jun, 2025 | Blog, Enrichment, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
What if those “naughty behaviours” weren’t really misbehaviour at all, just needs that never got met? Just like people get snappy, restless or overwhelmed when something’s off – not enough sleep, too many tasks, too little time to breathe...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 14 May, 2025 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
A philosophical razor is a quick mental shortcut, a bit like a rule of thumb that helps simplify decisions or explanations. It allows you to “shave off” unlikely explanations or sidestep unhelpful actions. Especially when things feel messy or overwhelming. You might...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 14 Apr, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Dog Training Science, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
Ever felt confused when a trainer talks about positive punishment and negative reinforcement? You’re left wondering how anything positive can be bad? You’re not alone. There’s a whole lot of scientific jargon in dog training and understanding positive and...
