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Holly Leake
- Dec 6, 2021
- 6 min
How to Choose A Dog Trainer
So you've decided to hire a trainer. You type in "trainers near me" in Google and a huge list appears. How on earth do you choose? What...
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Holly Leake
- Nov 22, 2021
- 9 min
How Much Exercise Does My Puppy Need?
Exercise is incredibly important for dogs and has many physical and mental benefits, however, how much exercise is too much? If you have...
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Holly Leake
- Nov 1, 2021
- 7 min
How Can Enrichment Calm My Puppy Down?
“Doesn’t matter how long I play with my puppy, he is never worn out!” “My Puppy is still full of beans after a long walk!” “He has so...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 25, 2021
- 6 min
5 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Puppy For Bonfire Night
If, like me, you have had a puppy this year, this bonfire night will likely be your puppy’s first. Therefore, it is the opportune time to...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 11, 2021
- 8 min
Bogged Down With Toilet Training
For some, toilet training can be an absolute breeze, but for others it can become a real nightmare. However, it doesn’t have to be a...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
Should You Leave Your Puppy to Cry?
“Don’t go to your puppy when they cry, they will never learn if you do”. “Your puppy has to learn to be alone.” “Let your puppy cry it...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 27, 2021
- 7 min
The Witching Hour: How to Survive!
So, when you bought your lovely, cute puppy home, they were all relaxed and laid back. They played with you gently and then took a nap on...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 20, 2021
- 6 min
Teething Terror: Managing Puppy Biting
We all know to expect biting when we bring a new puppy home, however, it is easy to underestimate just how much puppies bite. As a...
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Holly Leake
- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
Can Your Dog Grow?
" When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower." - Alexander Den Heiser This wise quote got...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 6, 2021
- 6 min
"It's Never Just a Dog"
Dedicated to Jill, Romy and all the dogs that have been loved and lost. They are never forgotten. "We should never underestimate the...
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Holly Leake
- Mar 28, 2021
- 8 min
Help! My Dog Is Out of Control!
“In a very broad sense, predictability and controllability are empowering, and a lack of these capabilities is disempowering. - James...
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Holly Leake
- Mar 25, 2021
- 5 min
Can You Reinforce Your Dog's Fear?
Original Article Can You Reinforce Your Dog’s Fear? - Woofbuzz You’re in the waiting room. You are sitting in one of those uncomfortable...
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Holly Leake
- Mar 22, 2021
- 8 min
Is it Okay to Punish Your Dog?
Imagine you have just applied for a new job. You learn in the interview that all training will be provided and that you will receive lots...
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Holly Leake
- Jan 8, 2021
- 6 min
Do Dogs Feel Guilty?
Do dogs feel guilty? What do you think? I can almost hear you saying a firm yes, of course they do. But do they really? Well it's...
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Holly Leake
- Dec 16, 2020
- 7 min
How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking?
I'm sure you've asked this question and searched endlessly online for an answer and as a trainer, it is one of the most common questions...
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Holly Leake
- Dec 5, 2020
- 9 min
What Is Socialisation and How To Get It Right?
So you have just had a puppy. As wonderful and exciting as this time is, its’ also very tiring. You may have been overwhelmed with advice...
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Holly Leake
- Nov 3, 2020
- 10 min
Why Doesn't My Dog Listen To Me? 5 Reasons and the Solutions
Ever asked this question? I bet you have. It’s easy to become frustrated, especially if you have put a lot of work into your dog’s...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 28, 2020
- 6 min
Do I Have a Choice?
Imagine you rent a room with a new family. Life is pretty good, you have regular food, shelter and a comfy place to sleep, however there...
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Holly Leake
- Jul 22, 2020
- 8 min
Empathising with Your Reactive Dog
What is empathy? Some would say it is the ability to sense others emotions or to imagine what someone is thinking or feeling. One of my...
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