by Anja Andjelic | Dec 11, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Stop the Chaos! The Power of a Calm Start to Your Dog’s Walks As a dog trainer specialising in high-energy, “big feelings” dogs, I frequently work with clients who are trying to manage their young, energetic herding breeds – think Border Collies,...
by Anja Andjelic | Dec 5, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 On Border Collies & Anticipation! If you own a Border Collie (or any high-energy, working-bred dog), you’re no stranger to their intense enthusiasm for action. Whether it’s playtime, training sessions, walks, or sporting activities, these dogs...
by Anja Andjelic | Nov 26, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Understanding Your Dog’s Behaviour: Why “Ignore the Bad” May Not Be Enough As a rewards-based dog trainer, I often hear pet owners ask, “should I reward the behaviours I like and ignore the behaviours I don’t?” If you’ve been...
by Anja Andjelic | Nov 20, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Does Your Herding Dog Lunge At Cars? Have you ever been told that your Border Collie just needs to “watch cars” until they get used to them? Or maybe you’ve heard that you should reward them with treats as cars pass by, hoping they’ll start...
by Anja Andjelic | Nov 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Snuffle Mats & Kongs Aren’t Calming Your High-Energy Dog? If you’re the proud owner of a high-energy dog, you’ve probably found yourself trying everything to get them to “settle down” — and so much of the time we’re told that...
by Anja Andjelic | Nov 5, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Reactive Dog Myths! As a dog trainer who specialises in working with reactive dogs, I often hear misconceptions about reactive behaviour that can leave pet owners feeling frustrated, confused, or even hopeless. Reactive behaviours can look like barking,...
