Welcome to the Pup Talk Dog Blog
Here I answer common dog questions and share practical advice to help you and your dog live calmer, happier lives. You’ll find tips on dog behaviour, training, health, lifestyle and what really works when walks aren’t going to plan. I also share ways to build your confidence, shift your mindset, and move past the guilt.
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5 REASONS NOT TO WALK YOUR DOG
January is Walk Your Dog Month and, while going for a walk is a great thing for many dogs, there are actually lots of reasons why you wouldn’t take your dog out for a walk! Here are 5 reasons why you might not want to walk your dog. Plus what you can do instead to…
5 REASONS YOUR PUPPY RUNS AWAY WHEN YOU PICK UP THE LEAD
Does your puppy run away when you pick up their lead/leash? Do they not like their collar or harness? But they seem to enjoy it when you’re out walking? It doesn’t seem to make any sense, and you’re getting frustrated. Here are 5 reasons why they do it and what you can do to change…
HOW CAN I GET MY PUPPY TO WALK NICELY ON LEAD?
Are you struggling to get your puppy to walk on a lead? Do they keep sitting down or jumping up and biting the leash? Let’s slow it down and build up some great basics that will lead to the calm walks on the lead of your dreams. What even is a walk? Don’t be in…
SHOULD I USE PUPPY PADS FOR TOILET TRAINING?
A lot of people use puppy pads for toilet training (or pee pads / potty pads / newspapers) but are they the fastest way to toilet train your puppy? If you’ve got a new puppy, here’s why I think puppy pads mean toilet training takes longer. They don’t know where to go Puppies don’t automatically…
PUPPY TOILET TRAINING IN 9 EASY STEPS
Are you a new owner and struggling with puppy toilet training? Or getting prepared for a new arrival? Here are 9 easy-to-follow steps for quick and easy puppy toilet training success. There are 4 main reasons that puppies (and some dogs) aren’t fully toilet trained: They haven’t fully developed yet (under 20 weeks old). They…
10 TIPS ON FINDING A GREAT DOG TRAINER
Training is a fun part of having dogs in your life! I encourage people not to see training your dog as something to tick off a list as done. Our dogs’ needs and behaviours change throughout their lives as they grow older and the world around them changes. Make it fun for everyone, and you…
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