Let him. She is known for her clear, step-by-step training that lets beginners and advanced dog trainers see lasting results very quickly. Starting out just training her own Border Collies, she gradually expanded to local classes and seminars, now she travels as far as Europe and teaches students all over...Read More
What is mantrailing training dogs?
Mantrailing is teaching your dog to follow the scent of a missing person until they find them. Imagine Search and Rescue dogs searching for missing people in the mountains or police dogs finding runaway criminals. Your dog will learn to find a missing person across a variety of terrains and...Read More
How to stop a dog from getting tangled in the leash?
When your dog is playing with another dog on-leash, both people on the other end of the leash must circle. If you do this, you’ll never have to pass leashes back and forth with another person. The reason the leashes get tangled is because the dogs whirl around each other...Read More
How do you deal with leash reactivity?
When our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number...Read More
Why do people tie knots in dog leashes?
Sometimes we need to secure our dogs outside for safety. Camping is great fun with dogs but when there’s work to do such as setting up the tent or cooking you may need to tether your dog until it’s time to play again. With a good knot, you can be...Read More
How do you stop chaining dogs?
To stop chaining dogs, check out current legislation on tethering dogs in your area and these tips to help chained dogs. The best way to prevent dogs from suffering and dying on chains is to get a tethering ban passed. If chaining is legal in your area, please contact your...Read More
Are extendable leads good for dogs that pull?
If your dog is not used to being on a lead or continuously pulls on the lead, then this lack of training is amplified on a retractable lead. The sooner your dog learns good leash discipline the better. Retractable leads allow your dog to explore areas safely and under your...Read More
Are retractable leashes bad for dogs that pull?
They Can Reinforce Pulling. There’s a misconception that retractable leashes prevent pulling by giving dogs more freedom. The opposite is true. When dogs are walked on retractable leashes, the tendency is to release more of the line when the dog starts to pull forward. When the line is released at...Read More
How will you differentiate indoor from outdoor activities?
Indoor activities are carried out inside a space. They are limited to the conditions of the place where they are held, to the number of people participating in the activities, among other factors. Outdoor activities are carried out in an outdoor space. It can be a green space on a...Read More
What does the Eyfs say about indoor and outdoor play?
By creating games and providing opportunities for play both indoors and outdoors, adults can support children to develop their core strength, stability, balance, spatial awareness, co-ordination and agility.
Childminders must provide access to an outdoor play area.
If that is not possible, they must ensure that outdoor activities are planned...Read More
What is the main difference between an indoor and outdoor game?
Those games which can be played inside the home or any closed space are called indoor games. Those games that require a huge open space for playing and cannot be played inside the home are outdoor games. They are played by sitting at one place within a closed environment. They...Read More
What is the difference between indoor and outdoor events?
Indoor venues and outdoor event venues both come with their own set of pros and cons, so evaluating the values of each is an important first step to planning an event. No matter the event, be it corporate or social, it’s up to the planner to always keep the guests’...Read More
Is outdoor play better than indoor play?
Outdoor play definitely enhances indoor play. Something we quickly noticed when we began to spend more time outside was that our inside time became smoother, calmer, and more enjoyable. Outdoor play boosts the imagination. When we play outside we don't take toys along so everything is pretend. The more time...Read More
What is the importance of indoor and outdoor activities?
Children can engage their senses in different ways outside compared to through indoor play, especially when it is in a natural or unpredictable space. Outdoor play in wooded or 'wild' environments, like at a Forest School gives children the opportunity to move around on unpredictable and challenging surfaces, and to...Read More
What does Ofsted say about outdoor play?
Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education recognizes the value of outdoor learning, and they’re not alone either. From forest schools to outdoor adventures, there’s a growing appreciation for the benefits of learning in the great outdoors. Outdoor learning is not just about getting some fresh air; it’s about unlocking...Read More