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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- Food & rewards
- General training
- Getting help
- Kids
- Nervous dogs
- Our mindset
- Puppy power
- Reactive dogs
- Rescue & rehomes
- Teeth
- Toilet training & marking
- Walks
- Weather
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SCARED TO WALK YOUR DOG AGAIN? WHAT TO DO NEXT
Scared to walk your dog again? What to do next… Sometimes your dog starts to feel ready to go out again before you do. Perhaps walks had been stressful for a long time. There may have been barking and lunging, pulling, freezing, chasing or a frightening incident that really knocked your confidence. You may have…
YOU STOPPED WALKING YOUR DOG. NOW WHAT?
You stopped walking your dog. Now what? For some dogs, stopping walks, or simply walking less, can bring a huge sense of relief. Perhaps your dog has been barking and lunging at other dogs, freezing, pulling frantically, scanning for danger, chasing anything that moves or becoming so over-excited that every walk feels exhausting. Perhaps you’ve…
WHY YOUR DOG’S POOP GETS LOOSER AS THE WALK GOES ON
Why your dog’s poop gets looser as the walk goes on: The truth about adrenaline poos Ever noticed this? Your dog’s first one or two poos on a walk are pretty perfect – firm, easy to pick up, good quality. But later in the walk, by poo number three or four, things get… less than…
7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR DOG FROM JUMPING UP
These are my 7 tips to keep your dog from jumping up If you have a dog that jumps up at other people whilst you are out and about, you are not alone! It’s a really common thing for dogs to do, whether they’re puppies, teenagers or adult dogs. In this blog, I’m sharing 7…
PET MICROCHIPPING – WHY IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR DOG (OR CAT)
Pet Microchipping – Why It’s Essential For Your Dog (Or Cat) The safety and security of our beloved pets are on the minds of many of us. With over 50% of UK households in 2023 now owning a pet, doing what’s right for our furry friends is important, none more so than microchipping them. Microchipping…
ARE YOU DOING TOO MUCH WITH YOUR DOG?
Do you ever wonder if you might be doing too much with your dog? Recently we had an off grid mini holiday in The Scottish Borders. There was no running water, no electricity, just a campfire and big teepee and a gas stove. A friend of Ash’s has created this camp in a little piece…
IS YOUR REACTIVE DOG STRESSING YOU OUT?
Is your reactive dog stressing you out? Do they feel like they’re too much to handle? Is your own mental health taking a hit as you try to hold everything together and keep everyone safe? You may even be considering rehoming your dog but feel bad about it. If your dog’s behaviour feels like an…
10 POLITE THINGS TO SAY TO PEOPLE THAT LET THEIR OFF-LEAD DOG APPROACH YOURS
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone popped their dog back on a lead when they saw your dog was on their lead? Unfortunately, not everyone is aware that they shouldn’t let their dog run up to a dog they don’t know. Especially if they are on the lead. If you have a nervous or anxious…
IMPACT OF WALKING SOME DOGS LESS & WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
#dontwalkyourdogday is on 2nd of April and I’ve looked at why some people aren’t walking their dog and what people do instead. I also looked at findings from a survey that I did in 2023 with people that have been walking their dog less. #1 What were people posting on #dontwalkyourdogday? Lots of people were…