Build a strong bond with your dog. You are the most important thing to them Your verbal recall command should be the dog’s name and then the command, e.g. “Willow, Come!” Always use a consistent command and do not keep repeating it if your dog ignores you the first time, do something about it to […]
We get asked a lot about crate training and the correct way to do it successfully. So we thought we would put together some tips and hints on the topic. Why is crate training so useful? When you first bring your new puppy home they are a little bundle of fun and in to absolutely […]
On Thursday 14th July 2022 we held a gundog taster evening to give people and their dogs of what we would cover in our longer 8 week gundog foundation course. We looked at many things from heelwork and steadiness through to retrieving and recall from distraction. All the owners and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves […]
On Thursday 14th July 2022 we held a gundog taster evening to give people and their dogs of what we would cover in our longer 8 week gundog foundation course. We looked at many things from heelwork and steadiness through to retrieving and recall from distraction. All the owners and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves […]
Dog enrichment is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly is dog enrichment? In this blog I am going to delve in to what I believe dog enrichment is and why it is important in order to have a happy and well balanced dog and also the dangers of […]
In this post I will be talking about secure dog fields near me in Suffolk and they are a fabulous resource for people with a large variety of dogs. So firstly what is a secure dog field? Secure dog fields come in many different shapes and size with varying amounts of equipment in them. But […]
Dog Training Classes in Suffolk – What to expect from joining Whistle and Wag Dog Training classes and the frequently asked questions from clients.
Introduction to dog Socialisation This month’s blog topic is socialisation. The Cambridge Dictionary defines socialisation as “the process of training people or animals to behave in a way that others in the group think is suitable.” In the case of dogs living in our current UK society, there are a number of both legal and […]
Why is dog body language important? Our dogs spend their whole lives quietly (some more quietly than other hehe) observing us and our actions. Dogs know when we are angry, sad, happy etc. They use all their senses to assess us and what we are doing. Dogs are even able to smell the difference in […]
It’s puppy day! The day you have been counting down too for what seems like an eternity has arrived. You picked your new family member all those weeks ago and now the day is here. You are filled with excitement and fear of not getting it right. Do not fear! Puppies although hard work at […]