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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Gundog, Puppy
If you’re wondering “do I really need to vaccinate my dog every year?” — you’re not alone. More dog owners in the UK are now exploring titer testing for dogs as a way to check immunity levels before giving routine boosters. I’m one of them — and in this post,...
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...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Mar 9, 2025 | Gundog, Puppy
Playing tug with your gundog is often met with skepticism in the working dog community. A long-standing myth suggests that tug games create a “hard mouth,” making gundogs unreliable retrievers who clamp down on game too tightly. But is there any truth to this claim?...
