Virtual training has increased since the Covid 19 lockdowns as an option for some types of training. Virtual training is where the course is delivered online through platforms like Zoom and The Smart Dog Training Platform   You can take the course at home or work and interact and learn through a virtual platform whether on […]

Author : Pam Mckinnon TDS UK Ella, my Jack Russell Terrier, turned 7 on the 2nd January. As she was a rescue I don’t know what her actual birthdate is, so I chose the 2nd Jan. A celebration at the start of the year.  Contents Senior threshold Small v big Senior signs Lifelong care New

Puppies spend a great deal of time playing, chewing and investigating objects. All of these normal activities involve puppies using their mouths and their needle-sharp teeth. When puppies play with people, they often bite, chew and mouth on people’s hands, limbs and clothing. This kind of behavior may seem cute when your puppy is seven

Anyone who has seen me setting out a search at a workshop knows how seriously I take it. Boxes are moved a couple of centimetres to the left or right. Baskets are moved so that they are further apart. Chairs are carefully positioned to ensure they do the job. And that’s the crux of it

  Key Points Dogs experience much of the world around them through their sense of smell. Scent games allow dogs to channel their love of sniffing while also enriching their minds. Nose-based games are a great way to keep your dog mentally stimulated indoors. exercise scent work games training diy Dogs experience much of the