by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 22 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
I’m writing this having found a quietish spot in the hospital that my mother in law is currently in. She’s pretty poorly right now and unlikely to get better so I’m here with my husband to support him. She doesn’t recognise me or my name but does know who my husband...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 8 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
If a behaviour is reinforced it is more likely to happen again in the future. The term reinforce is a technical term here, it has a scientific definition – reinforcement increases behaviour. That’s not the same as reward. You might give your dog a reward...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 30 Apr, 2018 | Blog, Classes, Workshops & Events, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
If you want to feel like your life is spiraling out of control – get a puppy. Everyone thinks puppies will be cute and cuddly – and they are, for short periods, generally when they are tired. Otherwise they can be right little horrors. Little horrors with...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 23 Apr, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
I’ve been hanging out on Facebook again. I had successfully reduced the amount of time I spent scrolling but it seems to be creeping up again. However that isn’t the reason for today’s story. No instead, for once, Facebook has provided inspiration,...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 8 Apr, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
I lost a bet with my husband this week and I’m still pretty gutted by it. I have to wear glasses. Now I’m not that bothered by having to wear glasses, I figured at just a few weeks shy of 40 it was bound to happen sooner or later – later would have...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 1 Apr, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
I wasn’t sure what to write about this week. I nearly didn’t write anything at all. My father in law passed away on Monday and we’ve been dealing with all that goes with that this week. It’s not been the easiest of times. However the dogs have...