Why you must become the Pack Leader

When you are being challenged, then you need to act like the pack leader The post that I wrote about Becoming the Pack Leader, introduced the fact that many people who do not claim the Pack Leader position in their home early on, when they have a puppy, end up with issues when it comes […]
DD: 010 Leash training – when your dog is too excited to walk

When the walk becomes dangerous… Taking your dog for a walk is supposed to be one of those pleasant experiences; relaxing, enjoyable and memorable. However for many people it’s memorable for all the wrong reasons! Dragged down the street, pulled off your feet, arm yanked out of its socket, damaged wrists and a lot of […]
Nature knows best

Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy is shown the rules of the dog One of the things about watching dogs meeting for the first time at the park is that if you know what you are looking for there is actually an awful lot going on. You see, dogs instinctively know that there are leaders and followers. […]
Becoming the Pack Leader

Why becoming the Pack Leader is critical Dogs are wonderful animals, in fact they are often our best friends and become part of the family and our everyday life very easily. But there is one thing that most of us don’t get taught as dog owners, and it is the most important thing of all: how […]
The Five Golden Rules

In many of my posts and videos I mention the Five Golden Rules. These form the foundation of my training. They are the underlying principals of controlling dog behavior. If you ask me how my method differs from other dog trainers then I think it would be best summed up in a little story. It […]