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What is the best dog training method?
Dog training is a huge and unregulated industry and there are many different approaches to training dogs living in our human - oriented...
doggyhomeschool
Aug 6, 20232 min read


How do I stop my dog from jumping up?
To stop your dog from jumping up, you'll need to employ consistent training techniques and positive reinforcement. Here are some steps...
doggyhomeschool
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Dog ignoring recall?
If your dog is ignoring your recall commands, it can be frustrating and concerning, but it's a common issue that many dog guardians face....
doggyhomeschool
Jul 23, 20232 min read


How to pick the best dog food according to science
Dogs are loyal companions that bring joy and happiness to their owners. As pet owners, it's our responsibility to ensure that our furry...
doggyhomeschool
Apr 22, 20233 min read


Lead walking skills
When thinking about dogs that pull on the lead many things may need to be addressed, here's but a few - Is the dog getting enough...
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Feb 12, 20231 min read


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Jan 30, 20230 min read


11 Human Foods That Are Dangerous For Your Dog!
11 human foods you must not feed your dog. At best they could become sick, at worst it could be fatal.
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Jan 21, 20230 min read


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Jan 20, 20230 min read


No your dog is not trying to be “dominant” read on to find out why.
Lets delve into where the term came from: During the 1930's and 1940's a German animal behaviourist named Rudolph Schenkel studied...
doggyhomeschool
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Yet another dog bought for Christmas - A puppy story.
"Oh my god! You got us a puppy"! The journey here was noisy and smelly and I missed my brothers and sisters but in all of the excitement...
doggyhomeschool
Dec 23, 20223 min read


Let sleeping dogs lie
🐾❤️The importance of good rest for dogs is very underrated! Dogs sleep cycles are similar to our sleep-wake cycle, except their's are a...
doggyhomeschool
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Case Study 1 - Problems caused by pain?
Scenario: Anouska is a ten-year-old pure-bred Doberman. The owners took great care when choosing a breeder. They report she has slowed...
doggyhomeschool
Feb 20, 20225 min read


Why do we use force free training methods? Click here to find out!
It’s the same with dogs!
doggyhomeschool
Feb 5, 20220 min read


Doggy Home School: 5 steps to ensure Happiness & well being.
1. Banned methods: Use of alpha rolls. Any physical punishment of the dog. Any method that fails to ensure the dogs welfare is the top...
doggyhomeschool
Feb 1, 20222 min read


10 ways dogs communicate and what it means
Dogs engage in communication by manipulating their body, using touch, hearing and smell. They communicate with both dogs and humans but...
doggyhomeschool
Jan 21, 20223 min read


Shock collars don’t work! – here’s why.
1. Learned helplessness Learned helplessness is a complex behaviour wherein the dog feels helpless to avoid a negative situation. It was...
doggyhomeschool
Jan 20, 20223 min read


Doggy Home School - A dog trainer for me.
So this is the start of a new chapter. I have trained dogs, I have trained dog trainers and travelled the world doing it and had a...
doggyhomeschool
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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