Question: What does agility training, gun dog training and reactivity training all have in common?

Answer: They are all types of training that require practice and potentially long-term commitment for advanced outcomes.

Paul Lasky Puppy Plans!

It is not a replacement for classes. Classes are not a replacement for puppy plans. They both have great value.

After coming up with a new service idea for my business I needed help bringing it to life with some social media posts. Melody was the natural choice as she had already designed my logo with great success.

There have been 2 news stories in the last couple of weeks where a group of dogs have killed a person. Being someone who promotes the amazingness of dogs every day, I needed to somehow process it.

On holiday in Mexico I had the opportunity to watch some street dogs and some pet dogs who had the freedom to go out in the street. These observations made me think about how lucky these dogs were to express their natural behaviours with much more freedom than their counterparts in countries like the UK. Which type of life is actually the better quality of life?

Would you believe an advert that said it could "fix" your child's ADHD or anxiety in x number of weeks? Nah, didn't think so.

Would you expect a pet sheep to stop eating grass? Whilst a dog is not a wolf, it is still an animal with its own set of genetic behaviours, drives and desires. See my simple tips on how to synchronise with your dog's drives and natural behaviours.

Labelling a dog on one observation. Something we may all be guilty of. Even dog trainers and behaviourists. Something I find interesting about my job is getting to see all the different versions of a dog.

Dogs always do things for a reason. For example: scared or anxious about something, in pain, tired, hungry, bored and so on.

Avoiding the trigger, is not avoiding the issue, it is part of the therapy.

One for the footballs fans. A behaviour plan in a football strategy formation.

Let us break down further how the dominance theory wrongly claims that dogs are wolves and any behaviour issue is because the dog is trying to get a higher rank than the human. This theory sadly leads to an array of abusive training methods.

Everyone who gives you advice will believe in what they are telling you. Generally speaking they believe it has “worked” for them. Unfortunately, every single dog is an individual and every household is different, so what works for one dog does not universally transfer to another dog.

Dog Training versus behaviour…This article is a guide to help focus your mind on what you actually need. The world of dog training is split into two main areas and it can sometimes be confusing. It need not be! Please read on.

A behaviour package is tailor made specifically for YOU and YOUR dog. It is made up of a diagnostic online questionnaire, initial first aid advice, consultation, a treatment plan, online support and potential follow up appointments.

Firstly, well done for reading this, the good news is your puppy is most susceptible to learning good habits up to the age of around 16 weeks! So, you thought you would just chill for a few weeks until puppy classes start? Scientifically this isn't best practice.

Dog to dog interactions can be a great source of stress for some owners and their dogs. There are a variety of situations where this may occur. The situations detailed in this article are not exhaustive but cover most of the common scenarios.

A lot of people make the mistake of giving in to the dogs excitement and getting out of the door as quickly as possible, because the dog is so irate with glee. Unfortunately, this can set the entire tone for the walk.

Dogs can find going out stimulating and at times scary, being aware of this, is even more important with puppies. Chasing traffic, barking at other dogs and not wanting to go for a walk at all. As my dog training career has progressed this subject has become very close to my heart. Here are some top tips for more enjoyable walks for both you and your puppy.

Trigger stacking. What is it? An accumulation of stress over time that results in the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Trigger stacking is real for humans and it is real for dogs and it can take days to come down from.