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05/09/2024 Training Training Your Dog: Why It's More Than Just an Hour a Week
How much time do you spend a week training your dog? Ever wonder if it’s enough? Don't worry – I'm...
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29/08/2024 Training When It's Not Just About Training: The Role of Emotions in Dog Behaviour
Do you remember, before doggy parenthood, dreaming of picture-perfect walks where your furry friend would trot happily...
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22/08/2024 Training Why My Dogs Aren't Perfect (And Why That's Okay!)
There's this widespread belief that dog trainers' dogs should be impeccably behaved, never putting a paw out of...
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01/08/2024 Training Reactivity: Understanding and Managing Your Dog's Big Emotions  
First things first, let's clear the air about what reactivity actually is. Put simply, it's when your dog has a...
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28/07/2024 Training The Rollercoaster of Dog Training: Embracing the Ups and Downs
  Do you sometimes feel a bit down about your dog's progress? Maybe you compare your furry friend to those...
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26/07/2024 Training Obedience vs Choice: A Fresh Look at Dog Training
What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘obedience’ in relation to your furry friend? For many, it...
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21/07/2024 Potter Paws Blog Getting to know our Assistant Trainer, Alicia Hawkins
You may not have met our new Assistant Trainer, Alicia (or better known as Leaf) yet, but it's always nice to know...
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06/07/2024 Training Understanding your pup's behaviour – why the ‘naughty’ label’s unhelpful
Have you ever wondered why your dog’s behaviour can sometimes be a bit, well … random? Like when they...
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01/07/2024 Training Doggy Etiquette – Dealing With Really Friendly Dogs
"It's okay, my dog's friendly!" How many times have you heard this as an off-lead dog barrels towards...
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24/06/2024 Training Judge Much? Why Are We Dog Owners So Judgy?
Have you ever been out walking your dog and felt the weight of someone's disapproving stare? Or perhaps you've...
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