Although dogs of any age can exhibit this frenetic behaviour, puppies are most likely to indulge in a FRAP and are also very likely to grow out of them. However, if your adult dog is usually quite placid and suddenly starts zooming around, it might be worth taking them to...Read More
At what age do high energy dogs calm down?
At this age, you might see bursts of puppy energy levels and continued boundary testing. They will probably still be playful, but now they’ve learned the ropes and are much better at following the rules. Congratulations, your dog has graduated from puppyhood, as your puppy nears age one, they’re beginning...Read More
When should you start recall training?
Start indoors, in your garden, or in another enclosed space with some tasty treats to hand. Teach your dog to respond to their name before adding recall. Teaching your pooch their name makes it easy for you to grab their attention when you need it. After you’re confident you can...Read More
What age to teach recall?
It's good to start recall training as early as possible. If your dog hasn’t yet had their vaccinations, then you can start by practicing in the garden or in your own home. But it’s never too late to begin, as dogs are keen learners throughout their lives.Read More
When to start training your dog commands?
Once your dog is consistently coming to you when called around the house and garden you can start to practice in safe outside spaces. Gradually increase the distance that you are from your dog, until eventually you can call your dog in and out of the garden or from room...Read More
What length lead for recall training?
A longer lead can make life easier. Something as simple as switching to a 2m lead, or even longer, can make for a much more satisfactory walk for everyone. Your dog, or puppy, can wander over to a sniff, and even if you take a couple of steps before you...Read More
Is it too late to train my dog recall?
Even if you put in lots of work training recall with your puppy it’s normal for them to stop coming when you call them when they become a teenager. They’re still going to be really distractible and want to explore and that can often mean they ignore when you recall....Read More
How to teach a 6 month old puppy recall?
To teach a 6 month old puppy recall, start this training in a secure area in your house or garden, where your dog is comfortable and doesn't have too many distractions. First, you will need to work out what type of reward motivates your dog the most. For many dogs,...Read More
Can you teach a 7 year old dog recall?
You need to teach your dog that coming back to you is always a good thing, and will result in tasty snacks, a fuss, or whatever reward they like best.
Most dogs love having a good run off their lead.
If you aren’t seeing an improvement with your dog’s training,...Read More
Is it ever too late to teach a dog commands?
The short answer is: no. While it’s usually harder to train an older dog than a puppy, it’s never too late to train a dog — you just have to be willing to put in the time, patience and determination required to create boundaries, establish new habits and eliminate destructive...Read More
What is the right age to start training your dog?
Training your pup starts with the week you bring them home, typically 8 weeks of age. At this age they are able to quickly grasp the commands to sit, stand, stay and come. Formal dog training however should not be delayed till 6 months of age. When a pup is...Read More
When should you start lead training?
Lead training your puppy takes time and patience for both you and your puppy. Once your puppy is happy wearing the collar, you can introduce the lead. Just start off in the house – don't try to go out and about straight away. You should think about the lead as...Read More
Should you let your dog greet other dogs on leash?
There are about a hundred reasons that I could list that about why your dog should not say hi to other dogs on leash, I could even advise you to never allow this. But, we live in NYC and there are dogs like Fluffy and dogs like Ben everywhere. What...Read More
How to greet an unfamiliar dog?
You should always ask permission from a dog’s owner before greeting their dog. Something as simple as, “Can I say hello to your dog?” will do. If the answer is no, respect that and let the dog be. But what if the dog looks friendly and seems to be soliciting...Read More
How do I stop my dog from greeting strangers?
On our puppy walks, everyone who approached Mohawk was asked to ignore him completely before he even approached them. If they complied, I stayed nearby and guided them on how to stroke him when he was calm. If they ignored my request and tried to stroke him, I recalled Mohawk...Read More