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How NOT To Train Your Rescue Dog

How NOT To Train Your Rescue Dog

reactive dog2 As a professional dog trainer I am always studying and learning, be it from a new dog I am working with, a fellow dog trainer, a new book or tv show. I like to keep learning because the day I think I know it all will be the day I fail at my job. Training...

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Questions to ask a Qualified Dog Trainer

Questions to ask a Qualified Dog Trainer

Qualified Dog Trainer  Edinburgh I am a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, in my 5 years of working with dogs I have never stopped learning and I don't intend to. The truth is, the dog training industry is unregulated and there are a number of Professional Bodies...

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How to tell if a dog is in Pain

How to tell if a dog is in Pain

Dog Training Edinbugh - Is My Dog In Pain? It a strange question isn't it? Surely you'd know if your dog was in pain or discomfort, they'd tell us humans right? Well its not always obvious, it can cause complex behaviours to emerge and it can go undiagnosed for ...

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How Much Is Professional 121 Dog Training in Edinburgh

How Much Is Professional 121 Dog Training in Edinburgh

Professional Dog Training in Edinburgh - Reactive and Nervous Behaviour   Rescue Dog Expert Training in Leith and Edinburgh I was recently speaking to a lady who was enquiring about 121 training for her dog. She recounted to me her story of how she found, and...

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How To Help Your Reactive Dog

How To Help Your Reactive Dog

Reactive Dog Training Edinburgh Tips To Help Your Dog Living and working in Leith, Edinburgh is hard work when you have a reactive and anxious dog, I should know I live with my own barking lunctic Ally in the heart of Leith. Ally is a 3 year old, Old English Sheepdog...

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Romanian Rescue Dog Problems

Romanian Rescue Dog Problems

You’ve adopted your rescue dog and soon discovered they are scared or fearful. It’s a tough time because you want to do what’s right but aren’t sure where to start. This guide will help you with what to do next.

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Rescue dogs from Romania – Dog Training

Rescue dogs from Romania – Dog Training

Rescue Dog Trainer Mixed Breed Edinburgh Heinz Mongrel Romanian Linlithgow Grangmouth Falkirk Kirkliston Queensferry Dalkeith Prestonpans
Tranent Bonnyrigg Penicuik Loanhead Professional Dogs 1-2-1 Training

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How to get a rescue dog to trust you.

How to get a rescue dog to trust you.

Congratulations on your new dog whether you’ve adopted him or have brought home a pup, when it comes to meeting new people lets make sure you set off on the right paw! If you are anything like me, you just want to show off your new dog and get your friends around to meet him asap. You just want them to fall in love with your dog like you did. But guess what… you need to take things slowly, this will make life easier and calmer for your dog.

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How To Keep Your Dog Safe in Edinburgh

How To Keep Your Dog Safe in Edinburgh

How To Keep Your Dog Safe from being Stolen by Thieves in Edinburgh We've all seen the news in recent weeks from a rise in dog thefts to Lady Gaga's dog walker being shot and her dogs stolen, its the stuff of my nightmares. I remember having a dream that I had lost my...

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Rescue Dogs from Abroad

Rescue Dogs from Abroad

Rescue Dog Training FREE Dog Training Consultation Call – 30 mins Click HERE to gain access to my schedule so if you want to, you can book in a FREE 30min telephone chat.  Or Send me a message for me to begin to help your dog, plus read all of my professional doggy...

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How To Stop Your Dog Pulling

How To Stop Your Dog Pulling

Professional Dog Trainer Edinburgh - How To Stop Your Dog Pulling He Just Drags Me From One Lamp Post To The Next!Its 7am and I am out walking Erick, who even at this early hour as I am yawning my head off he is alert and following his nose, dragging me along with...

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Romanian Rescue Dog – Christmas Survival Guide

Romanian Rescue Dog – Christmas Survival Guide

Rescue Dog Training Edinburgh - Reducing Stress at Christmas Christmas a perfect time to get together, have fun, eat lots, binge watch some TV and have a merry time. But it can be a stressful time for your dog, during a normal week your dog might spend a lot of time...

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A visit to The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

So I told you all last week that I am officially 'In the Dog House' with The Edinburgh Dog and Cat home (EDCH). Happening this Friday 25th myself and apox 15 other Edinburgh resisdents and business owners will be going head to head to raise as much money as we can...

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