Training an assistance dog is a rewarding experience, but like any journey, it must be approached with care, balance, and patience. One...

Medical Assistance Dogs are life-changing companions trained to assist people with various health conditions, offering support,...

Are you ever amazed by how much your dog sniffs? They experience the world in a way which we could never understand, our sense of smell...

At Adolescent Dogs, we see first-hand how successful residential training can be in improving training and behaviour problems, but we...

It can be confusing and surprising to witness your dog suddenly spook at something which has never bothered them before. It could be a...

Having a dog who barks at people can make life very stressful, whether your dog barks at every person or whether it’s more random and...

We’ve probably all heard the saying “there’s no such thing as bad dogs, only bad owners”, is that really true though? What if there are...

We’ve probably all been there, you’re doing your best to focus on your dog and suddenly another dog is barrelling over to you and getting...

Choosing a breed of dog is never an easy decision but it’s even more important when you’re choosing a puppy with the aim of them becoming...

Many of us can only dream of having one of those dogs who calmly observes the world around them, takes it all in their stride and...

The Humane Society estimates that 51% of dog bite victims are children. And most dog bites happen at home and with a familiar dog. So...

Do you ever feel stuck in situations with your dog? Perhaps they’re so set on greeting a dog, you can’t physically move them? Or you see...

We don’t often think about needing to ‘train’ our dogs to be left alone, many of us will have been lucky to live with dogs who can be...

Puppies are adorable. They’re cute, silly, mischievous and endless fun, but it’s not long before those little needle-sharp teeth start to...

It’s that time of year again where we’re constantly reminded of how dangerous the hot weather can be for our dogs. We’re reminded for...

Ever wondered why your dog can walk past 10 dogs on a walk, but then on the 11th dog they start barking? Or why your dog can cope with...

The topic of castrating male dogs is complicated and everyone seems to have differing views, experiences and beliefs about it. This makes...

When you bring a puppy home, you’re prepared for some level of mouthing and biting, and accept it’s a normal part of puppy development....

As much as barking is a natural dog behaviour, it can be embarrassing, frustrating and scary if your dog barks at other dogs during...

Puppies are undeniably cute and fun, we love their adorable antics, their clumsy ways and how they need us so much in those early days....

Have you ever walked into a room, looked at your dog and thought “what have you done?”. Maybe there are obvious signs of destruction, or...

It’s often assumed when a dog is wagging their tail, they’re happy or excited. We get confused when a dog is barking or acting...

If you live in a multi-dog household, you’re likely to be well practiced in managing your dogs around resources and avoiding any...

There is sometimes a significance placed on training dogs to listen around livestock, particularly sheep and cows, as though it’s a vital...