by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Jun 13, 2025 | Behaviour, Puppy
Struggling with puppy pulling on lead? You’re not alone. Many owners find their puppy walks beautifully during class—but the minute they step outside the training field, the lead goes tight and the pulling begins. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve just spent an...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | May 26, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
If you’re trying to train a distracted gundog, and wondering if it will ever feel less chaotic—please know this: it absolutely can. There’s a moment in training when things just click. Not in a fireworks-and-glory kind of way, but in a quiet, grounding, deeply...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | May 11, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
If your dog is always on the go, struggling to relax, or barking the moment you’re not engaging with them, you’re not alone. Many owners unintentionally raise dogs who can’t switch off. The good news? You can train an “off switch” just...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | May 3, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
🐶 If your puppy’s already pulling on the lead… If you’re just starting out with puppy lead training, it can feel like a tug of war from the get-go. Many new puppy owners arrive at classes already struggling with pulling, before training has even begun. But...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Apr 18, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
If your adolescent dog has suddenly started lunging on the lead, becoming overexcited at the drop of a hat, or finding it impossible to settle, you’re not alone. This turbulent stage of dog development can leave owners scratching their heads — but a simple...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Mar 31, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is full of joy, snuggles, and… the occasional puddle. Puppy toilet training can feel like a full-time job in those early weeks, but with a bit of structure (and a lot of vigilance), it doesn’t have to be stressful. As a...
