by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 27 May, 2020 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Dog Training Science, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
You’ve heard the terms habituation, desensitisation and counterconditioning but you’re not sure what they mean or why each one is important. They seem to be flung about with abandon and sometimes combined and it’s all a bit confusing. So what do they actually mean? At...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 18 May, 2020 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
You know you need some help with your dog but you’re not sure exactly who to ask. There seems to be a lot of choice and it’s just not clear what the difference is between a trainer or a behaviourist–and you’ve just found out there are veterinary behaviourists, too!...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 30 Apr, 2020 | Blog, Classes, Workshops & Events, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
You don’t have to go far to have places to train your dog. We spend the majority of our time at home so it makes sense to start there. There’s also far more to training your dog than the normal sit and down. More useful things to teach our dog are ways to behave in...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 20 Apr, 2020 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
We are all having to stay at home for extended periods of time and our routines have completely changed. It’s difficult for everyone, not least your children who now can’t see their friends. Your dog is now having to contend with a complete shift in their world and...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 10 Apr, 2020 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
We’re in lockdown. No hanging out with our friends. No catching a live band. No eating at your favorite restaurant. So how the hell are you going to socialise your puppy when you’re not allowed to be social? Here’s how. 1. Let them watch and learn...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 2 Apr, 2020 | Blog, Enrichment, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
We are all limited in how often we can leave the house during lockdown. No doubt you are mostly combining your once a day exercising allowance with the daily dog walk. Some days though it just isn’t possible. You feel guilty because your dog isn’t getting out and...