Last month I wrote a blog post about one of my most recent training fluff ups- not one of my proudest moments, and yet something to learn from. I have never been one to feel afraid to post myself as the ‘work in progress’ that I am, knowing that, actually, it is my job to make mistakes…

Friends, it is time to eat some humble pie and admit that this week, I messed up. I messed up on maybe the first thing we teach our dogs, our marker. Yes, that’s right, I effed up my marker word SO BAD it now means something else to one of the dogs. So, how did I get here and what am I doing about it?

Most dogs will have the same needs as their neighbour, there is not denying that, but how we go about meeting those needs is as unique as their nose print. We wouldn’t scold a spaniel for their love of water, or a sighthound for wanting to watch the rabbits. It is the same with our ex-street dogs, loving them for exactly who they are and what they enjoy is the key to success, and more importantly, building a relationship with them.