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Enrichment & Attention - Finding the balance
There is so much emphasis these days on ensuring your good has plenty of stimulation, there is a bigger focus on enrichment activities,...

Adolescent Dogs
Feb 2, 20228 min read
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Surviving Christmas
Christmas is always an exciting time of year, all the build up and anticipation, catching up with friends and family, keeping up the...

Adolescent Dogs
Dec 21, 20216 min read
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Genetics and behaviour
As a dog trainer, you meet a whole range of people and dogs, you meet the ones who look for a ‘quick fix’ and the ones who have somehow...

Adolescent Dogs
Dec 20, 20218 min read
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Where does your dog come from?
www.adolescentdogs.com Written by Jenny Trigg

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 4, 20211 min read
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City Dogs: Living the Dream or Trapped in a Nightmare?
Huge numbers of dogs live in cities around the UK, and while many have no issues with living in a city environment, there are many who...

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 3, 202110 min read
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Is your dog being naughty or does he just not understand you?
We can be quick to get frustrated with our dogs when they ignore us, we can also be quick to label our dogs as ‘stubborn’ or as having...

Adolescent Dogs
Jul 14, 20217 min read
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Paying it forward to help Assistance Dogs
Since setting up our Online Academy, we've met more and more dog owners who have struggled to apply for an assistance dog, or have failed...

Adolescent Dogs
Jul 13, 20213 min read
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How sociable is your dog?
It’s fairly standard to assume that not all people will get along with each other. Some people clash, perhaps because they have different...

Adolescent Dogs
Jul 13, 20219 min read
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Is your dog cut out to be an Assistance Dog?
With such long waiting lists for assistance dogs from registered charities, it’s no wonder many people consider whether they could train...

Adolescent Dogs
Jun 6, 20216 min read
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Mastering Loose Lead Walking
Struggling with lead walking? Discover why dogs pull on the lead, how to teach loose lead walking, and the power of lead pressure training t

Adolescent Dogs
Apr 15, 20215 min read
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Train the dog in front of you, not the breed?
By Naomi White

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 28, 20211 min read
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How to stop your dog hunting
We love to watch our dogs enjoy their walks, running through the fields and burning off their energy. But this can soon turn to panic...

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 13, 20219 min read
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The Power of Reinforcement
Using your dog's natural behaviours to train him The first step is to identify what your dog finds naturally motivating. Everything in...

Adolescent Dogs
Feb 22, 20214 min read
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The art of undoing bad habits
Owning a dog isn’t always the idyllic dream we wish it was, it takes hard work and commitment in many ways, and training your dog can be...

Adolescent Dogs
Feb 16, 20217 min read
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Adolescent Dogs
Jan 22, 20210 min read
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Solutions for dogs who steal and counter surf
Many dogs become skilled thieves, they know how to steal food off worktops, tables or out on walks. It’s often not exclusive to food, it...

Adolescent Dogs
Dec 27, 20206 min read
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How to prepare your dog for Fireworks
So it’s firework season. For many dog owners, it’s a dreaded time of year. For every firework that lights up the sky, their dog is...

Adolescent Dogs
Nov 1, 20207 min read
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Raising Puppies with Children!
Training Solutions Come join our Online Academy KIDS CLUB with lots of easy to follow video tutorials aimed at children aged 4+. Giving...

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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Puppy Biting - THE WHY’S, WHAT’S, WHAT-NOTS & HOW’S
Puppies are adorable. They’re cute, silly, mischievous and endless fun, but it’s not long before those little needle-sharp teeth start to...

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 16, 20208 min read
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Communication & Reactivity
Being aware of the Ladder of Aggression and dog communication is vital for every dog owner, but it’s even more crucial if you live with a...

Adolescent Dogs
Aug 18, 20208 min read
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The Canine Ladder of Communication
(Credit to Kendal Shepherd for her published work) Many of us will confidently say our dog would NEVER bite. Even people who own reactive...

Adolescent Dogs
Aug 17, 20209 min read
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The Residential Dog Training Debate
The phrase ‘residential training’ comes with a stigma attached. A quick Google search brings up numerous articles stating all the...

Adolescent Dogs
Aug 16, 20207 min read
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Introducing your cat to your puppy
I have 3 cats and 8 dogs of my own, so have introduced cats to dogs and dogs to cats many times over the years. If you've brought home a...

Adolescent Dogs
Aug 4, 20206 min read
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How to stop your dog jumping up!
Owning a dog who jumps up at people can be one of the most embarrassing and frustrating challenges in dog ownership. It’s such a common...

Adolescent Dogs
Aug 2, 202010 min read
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