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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Holly Leake
- May 19, 2020
- 5 min
Reactivity is Not a Choice!
“My dog is so naughty. Every time he sees a dog, he barks and lunges. It's so embarrassing!” “He knows he's being naughty, but he does it...
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Holly Leake
- May 9, 2020
- 8 min
Preventing Separation Anxiety After Lockdown
“Dogs can’t cope with what they don’t understand. Dogs will cope with what they do understand.”- Professor Daniel Mills We have spent the...
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Holly Leake
- May 1, 2020
- 19 min
Can My Dog/ Cat Get Coronavirus?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in December 2019, there has been so much panic and worry concerning, not just our own health, but the...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 20, 2020
- 11 min
“Don’t Worry He’s Friendly!” The difference between a friendly dog and a polite dog.
You have gotten up early to walk your dog. It’s lovely and quiet and you exhale with relief and begin to enjoy your walk with your dog....
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Holly Leake
- Apr 20, 2020
- 6 min
What Should You Look For in a Dog Walker, Sitter and Trainer?
What should you look for in a dog walker, sitter and trainer? Do they need to have experience or qualifications? If you are asking these...
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