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Puppy Biting!
Puppy biting is a normal behaviour, it is how puppies investigate the environment. With the correct management, most puppies will grow...


Muzzles
Muzzles...you either love them or you hate them and there is such a huge misconception around why dogs wear them. A muzzle can be a...


Head Collars
Head collars...I can't say I am the greatest fan but I don't think anyone really wants to use one however there are times when it may be...


Won't my dog just grow out of it?
Unfortunately not! If a behaviour is repeated and reinforced and by that I mean your dog gets what they want out of it, they will keep...


How to find a qualified trainer/behaviourist?
So you’ve decided you and your dog need some support but where do you start to look for it? Selecting a dog trainer or behaviourist is a...


Management as the first tool in behaviour change
I’m sure you can think of at least one behaviour that you wish your dog wouldn’t do. Often we jump into needing to ‘fix’ the problem...


Help! My Dog is a Teenager! - Part 2, What do I do?
So we’ve covered what the brain is doing during this difficult time in the previous blog but what should we be focusing on now we know...


Help! My Dog is a Teenager! - Part 1, The Brain
Adolescence in dogs, often referred to as the "teenage" stage, typically occurs between six months to two years of age, depending on the...


Socialising my unvaccinated puppy
Socialisation is the learning process that a puppy must undergo to learn key life skills required to be a confident and well-rounded...


Should I get 2 puppies?
I think this is a question a lot of owners contemplate when they’re planning on bringing a puppy home. They will provide company and...


How to find a good dog walker
Sometimes we all need a dog walker, whether it be for a one off visit or a more regular commitment. Given anyone can call themselves a...


Benefits of Online Training
At Education4Paws, we offer behaviour consultations both in person around Retford and surrounding areas and online nationwide. We also...


10 Top Tips for Loose Lead Walking
Probably one of the most common training problems for owners and probably one of the most frustrating things to teach but the one thing...


How can I help my dog relax?
Every dog has a different personality and some have a hard time relaxing. Some dogs can't relax because they are anxious or fearful....


First things to teach your puppy
Bringing home a puppy can be super exciting and often we have all these plans about what we would like to teach them but no idea where to...


Your Dog is Not Stubborn
This is a pet hate of mine! Your dog is not stubborn! They're physically not capable of it! The Oxford Dictionary definition of being...

Come Back!!!
Has your dog hit adolescence and lost their recall? Perhaps they never really had a reliable recall and they've realised chasing rabbits...

My Top 5 Enrichment Ideas
You may have heard a lot of people talking about how important enrichment is for your dog but what actually is it? Enrichment is...


Collar vs Harness: What is best?
I bet you have been given a million different answers on what people feel is the best equipment to walk your dog on. Ultimately it boils...


So you're thinking of getting a puppy?
So you’re thinking about getting a puppy but have you considered everything before making the leap? Here's a few bits to help you make...
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