Articles for tag: behaviour, off-lead walking, training

DannyPalmer

Recall Training for Dogs: How to Build a Reliable Off-Lead Recall

A dependable recall is not built by repeatedly shouting across a field and hoping for the best. It comes from teaching your dog that returning is easy, rewarding and worth doing even when the park offers exciting smells, squirrels or other dogs. Good recall training for dogs off lead begins long before the lead is ...

DannyPalmer

Force-Free Dog Training: A Beginner’s Guide to Positive Methods

Good dog training should make everyday life clearer, safer and more enjoyable for both ends of the lead. That is the idea behind force-free dog training methods: teach the behaviour you want, prevent repeated mistakes where possible, and use rewards rather than fear, pain or intimidation. This is not about letting a dog do whatever ...

DannyPalmer

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Training Tips That Actually Work

As hybrid working patterns shift again, many UK dogs are spending more time alone than they have in recent years. A dog that once had company throughout the day may suddenly face several quiet hours while their owner commutes or returns to the office. For some dogs, that change is manageable. For others, it can ...