Daniels Dogs Blog
If you’re a dog owner looking to strengthen the bond with your dog, teach them new skills or address any behavioural issues, you’ve come to the right place.
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Why Does Your Dog Hate Their Harness (And What You Can Do About It)
As a qualified puppy trainer and Clinical Animal Behaviourist I encounter this very often. It’s not just the harness - it can be a collar, lead, coat, muzzle – or anything we need to ‘put on’ our pooches, but the most common problem one of all seems to be the harness....
Chew-tastic Delights! Exploring the benefits of Long-Lasting Chews for Puppies and Dogs
Safe and appropriate chew items are one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep our puppies and dogs happy and safely occupied. Chewing is a natural behaviour for dogs so should be considered an essential element of their daily enrichment opportunities. In this blog,...
Help – my dog is on exercise restriction!
How to keep you and your dog sane when they are on exercise restriction and/or confinement following surgery, injury or illness. When your beloved canine friend undergoes surgery, gets injured, or falls ill, it often means a period of confinement and restricted...
Dog training and behaviour – how to find the right help
What to look for in a trainer or a behaviourist In the UK the dog training and behaviour industry is currently unregulated, although many within the industry are working hard to change this. For now though, anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist, and...
Puppy Training: The Essential Foundation for a Lifetime of Happy Tail-Wagging
Why you need a professional puppy trainer Puppies – soft, warm, fluffy and funny – literally the cutest things ever. You’ve seen all the Instagram and Tik Tok videos and can’t wait for that kind of fun and enchantment. Finally the day you’ve been waiting for arrives...
Scatter Feeding: The Simplest Way to Enrich Your Dog’s Life!
Easy enrichment... As pet dog owners, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to keep our furry friends happy and engaged. One of my favourite ways to do this is through scatter feeding, a simple yet effective technique that encourages dogs to use their...
Adolescence in dogs
What you need to know Many owners are very unaware of just how significant the adolescent developmental stage is in dogs. Young puppies get a lot of attention and coverage on social media and online, and most new owners know about common puppy issues such as toileting...