by Chris Papakostas | Oct 29, 2026 | Dog Training
To reduce your dog’s barking at people through the window, first limit the view that sets it off. Then teach your dog to turn away and come to you in an easy, quiet setting. Practise near the window only when your dog can notice something outside without becoming...
by Chris Papakostas | Oct 28, 2026 | Dog Training
To stop a dog stealing food from the counter, prevent access to unattended food and teach a specific alternative during easy kitchen practice. Keep the rule consistent even when you are busy: food on the work surface is never available to the dog. A reminder after...
by Chris Papakostas | Oct 27, 2026 | Dog Training
Start crate training with the door secured open, easy access and short practice while you stay nearby. Reward voluntary entry, then build comfortable time inside before introducing door movement and very brief closure. Progress depends on the puppy’s behaviour, not a...
by Chris Papakostas | Oct 26, 2026 | Dog Training
To reduce puppy biting, make the rule predictable: teeth belong on appropriate toys, not hands or clothing. Prepare for the moments when biting usually starts, interrupt play calmly if teeth touch you, and restart only when you can offer an easier, safer interaction....
by Chris Papakostas | Oct 25, 2026 | Dog Training
To teach your dog Drop It, practise a simple exchange with a safe toy: the dog releases it voluntarily, earns a reward, and often gets to play again. Add the cue when that release is predictable. Then practise hearing the cue before seeing the reward. Start with...
by Chris Papakostas | Oct 24, 2026 | Dog Training
To teach your dog Leave It, reward turning away from an item before the dog picks it up. Start in a quiet room with something uninteresting and out of reach. Once the dog reliably disengages, add the cue, then practise with different objects and locations. Keep...
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