by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Oct 24, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
If I had a penny for every time someone said, “He’s only doing it because you’ve got food,” I would have a field full of Labrador-shaped gold statues by now. Many owners ask me how to use food in dog training without creating a dog that only listens when treats are...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Aug 14, 2025 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
Why Teenage Dogs Forget Training If your puppy suddenly ignores you, you’re not alone. Many owners notice that teenage dogs usually between (6–18 months) seem to lose the skills they mastered as puppies. This isn’t bad behaviour it’s part of adolescence, when your...
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 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 | Dec 27, 2024 | Puppy
Puppy Exercise Guidelines: A Complete Guide to Healthy Activity Exercising your puppy is one of the most important aspects of raising a happy, healthy dog. But how much exercise is the right amount? Many owners are told to follow the “5-minute rule” — five...
