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Understanding the Canine Brain Language for Better Training and Connection
When it comes to training dogs, there’s something we often forget. We’re speaking human. They’re speaking dog. And in between, there’s a...

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5 days ago6 min read


Understanding Trigger Stacking in Dogs: Why Your Dog Snaps Suddenly
Imagine this. You take your dog for a walk. A cyclist zooms past, a dog barks across the road, and then a child runs over and hugs your...

Paws Academy
Aug 236 min read


Why Does My Dog Hump Other Dogs And What To Do About It
If you have ever been in the park, chatting to another owner, only to look over and see your dog enthusiastically humping theirs, you...

Paws Academy
Aug 206 min read


What Is Signalling in Dog Training and Why It Matters
If your dog seems to ignore you, it might be the way you're asking. When we talk about dog training, most of us think about rewards,...

Paws Academy
Aug 156 min read


Top Six Puppy Training Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Getting a puppy is a mix of joy, exhaustion and an endless stream of questions. Everyone you know has a tip or a story, and a quick...

Paws Academy
Aug 146 min read


The Importance of Warm Up and Cool Down in Dog Agility Training
Training agility with your dog is fast, exciting and often addictive. The joy of a clean run, the teamwork, the focus, the adrenaline,...

Paws Academy
Aug 96 min read


What Is Emotional Contagion in Dogs and Why It Matters
If you’ve ever come home from a long, stressful day and noticed your dog acting unsettled or unusually clingy, you might be experiencing...

Paws Academy
Jul 316 min read


What If Your Dog Could Stop Barking at the Doorbell
Picture this. You’re just settling down with a cuppa, the house is calm, and then the doorbell rings. In a split second, your dog...

Paws Academy
Jul 306 min read


Struggling to Find Time to Train Your Dog? Here’s What Actually Works
Dog training strategies for busy lives and hectic routines Let’s be honest. Life gets in the way. Between work, kids, commutes, making...

Paws Academy
Jul 176 min read


The Power of the U-Turn for Reactive Dogs
How and why to use it before things escalate There is a moment many dog owners know all too well. You spot a trigger up ahead. Your dog...

Paws Academy
Jul 76 min read


When and How To Start Puppy Dog Training
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is not just about cuddles and playtime. It's also a golden opportunity to start training your little...

Paws Academy
Jul 14 min read


Does Your Dog React to Everything but You
You call your dog’s name. Nothing. A car door slams across the road and they spin around instantly. Another dog passes and yours is...

Paws Academy
Jun 205 min read


Does My Dog Understand When I Say I Love Them? What Science, Training and Daily Life Tell Us
There’s something deeply personal about locking eyes with your dog and telling them you love them. It’s a moment full of meaning for us....

Paws Academy
Jun 175 min read


Improving Recall: What To Do When Your Dog Won't Come
Imagine this: you're at the park with your dog, eager for some quality playtime. You call them over with a friendly tone, expecting them...

Paws Academy
Jun 164 min read


Implementing Effective Training Cues in Dog Training Lessons
Getting your dog to respond quickly when you call them is pretty important. Anyone who has ever stood in a park calling their dog's name...

Paws Academy
Jun 95 min read


Summer Thunderstorms and Dogs. What to Do When the Sky Starts to Roar
As summer arrives and the days stretch out long and warm, we often welcome the sudden rumbles and refreshing downpours that come with the...

Paws Academy
May 217 min read


Kindness Isn’t Just for Dogs: Why Dog Trainers Need Positivity Too
As dog trainers, we are champions of patience, calm guidance and building trust. We spend our days helping dogs feel safe, understood and...

Paws Academy
May 125 min read


Why Do Dogs Hump? Understanding This Common Behaviour in Males and Females
If you’ve ever watched your dog mount another dog, a cushion, your leg, or even thin air, you’re not alone. Humping, or mounting, is one...

Paws Academy
May 15 min read


Surviving Dog Adolescence: What’s Going On and How to Handle It
Just when you think you’ve finally got a handle on your young dog, sleeps through the night, walks on a loose lead, doesn’t eat your...

Paws Academy
Apr 215 min read


What Are the Consequences of Using Aversive Methods in Dog Training and Why Positive Reinforcement Works Best
Training your dog is a crucial part of their development and your relationship with them. How you choose to train your dog can have a...

Paws Academy
Apr 144 min read
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