My Dog Doesn’t Come Back, Help!?
It’s a scary situation to be in when your dog doesn’t recall. They could get hit by a car, get lost for hours or days, or end up in a dog...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
My Dog Doesn’t Listen To Commands & Gets Distracted; How Can You Help Me?
I can 100% help you with this! I work with these types of issues the most, on a daily basis with pet dogs. Why You Are Having These...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
My Dog Is Nervous & Timid, Can You Help?
Yes, I can certainly help you with these issues but only to a degree. You’ll want to read the next part to understand why I can only...
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Brendan Knijf & Gemma Johnston
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Does Your Dog Steal Household Items?
This is another normal behaviour for dogs to do. Just like kids, dogs will also want to investigate fun & exciting objects they come...
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Brendan Knijf & Gemma Johnston
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Does Your Puppy Cry At Night?
It is normal to expect your puppy to cry at night for the first few weeks in their new home until they settle into the new home and...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Does Your Dog Come Back When Called?
Recall is a behaviour that doesn’t happen over night. There are a few parts to a recall: Establishing the desire “Finishing Position”...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
Do You Have An Anxious Dog?
Does your dog? Bark, howl, cry or whinge Pace around Pants excessively Hides, runs away, rolls over or cowers when you or some one else...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
Your Dog Is An Angel At Home But Highly Distracted The Moment You Walk Out The Door
I hear this one all to often! What you need to realise is that, home is boring. There isn’t anything new to explore, no exciting people,...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Is Your Dog Losing Its Bananas When Visitor Arrive?
This can be very frustrating for most owners, as we don’t want to annoy our guest or have our dog knock grandma over. We also want to...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Puppy Mouthing Problems
Puppy mouthing is a very normal behaviour. They would normally do this with their siblings. Their mouth also has many other uses: To...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Is Your Dog Rushing Out The Front Door & Into The Dangerous Streets?
You need to go out the front, so you try not to let your dog notice & you begin to sneak out so your dog doesn't notice. He sees you...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
Is Your Dog Aggressive at Dog Parks & Beaches?
This is a common one I hear & not many people like my solution. Our ideas of what dogs should do & how they should behave is the actual...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
Don't Want Your Dog Jumping On The Couch Or Bed?
Firstly, you need to establish with the whole family what is or isn’t allowed. You can be confusing the dog by one person letting the dog...
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Gemma Johnston
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Muzzles Are Okay!
There is nothing wrong with muzzle training your dog. I have had owners reluctant to try it due to how their dog will look & what the...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Crate Training Your Dog Or Puppy
Crate training is a valuable skill for your dog & tool for yourself Crates provide: A safe & relaxing place for your dog Their own...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Tips For Puppy Toilet Training
Puppies don’t have full control of their bladder or bowels until they are 8 months old. So, don’t be too upset if they aren’t getting it...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
My Dog Keeps Escaping My Yard, Help!
So, you have got an escape artist! This can be stressful coming home to your dog missing or getting a call from the ranger saying your...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4 min
What Should I Be Teaching My New Puppy?
There are many things to teach a new puppy! What you should be teaching should be determined by your goals & expectations for the dog....
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
My Dog Doesn't Like Treats
It is important to reward our dog with food when they do the right thing. This increases the likelihood of the dog repeating the good...
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Gemma Johnston
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Does Your Dog Jump On Everyone?
While some house holds are accepting and desire a dog jumping on them, it isn’t suitable or desired by all households. Its okay if you...
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