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Puppy Play Biting
How to Deal with Puppy Play Biting (Without Suppressing Normal Puppy Behaviour) Puppy biting is one of the most common challenges new owners face. It often starts as something amusing—then quickly becomes exhausting when those sharp little teeth seem to target hands, feet, clothing, furniture, and anything that moves. What many people don’t expect is that biting is not a “bad habit” that needs stamping out. It’s a normal developmental behaviour that sits at the intersection o

Vicki Watts
May 155 min read


FOMO in dogs? Why does this happen?
🧠 Where “FOMO + Bully” Behaviour Comes From Have you experienced owning a “fun police” dog? You know, if you’re enjoying time with...

Vicki Watts
Jun 28, 20253 min read


From Chaos to Calm: How My Ebook Can Help Your Reactive Dog
Living with a reactive dog can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One minute, everything’s fine; the next, your dog is barking,...

Vicki Watts
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Are you a ball wanger?
Ah, the age-old tradition of playing fetch with your furry friend—a quintessential image of canine companionship. But what if I told you...

Vicki Watts
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Puppy socialsation
So you've brought your puppy home, you've waited for the vaccinations to be completed and now you're dog is ready to go out and meet the...

Vicki Watts
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Dog Trainers - Burn out, Compassion Fatigue & Imposter Syndrome.
I’ve ummed and ahhed in whether to post this or not, but here goes. In the dog training world, burnout is real. Compassion fatigue is...

Vicki Watts
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Freework for Dogs
ACE, or Animal-Centered Education, is a holistic approach to fostering animal welfare and knowledge. Developed by Sarah Fisher at Tilley...

Vicki Watts
Mar 12, 20233 min read


Does management really work in dog training?
Not all undesirable dog behaviors necessitate training solutions; The best way to stop a dog from doing the unwanted behaviours is...

Vicki Watts
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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