Paws Academy

Flat faced dogs have become some of the most recognisable breeds in the world. Pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs appear everywhere from social media to advertising campaigns, and many families adore them for their personalities, character and comic charm. At the same time, the rise in popularity has brought increasing concern about the health challenges that come with extreme facial structure. In response, the UK has introduced a new voluntary evaluation called the Innate Health...

Have you ever noticed your dog misjudge a jump, bump into furniture or hesitate when walking on new surfaces? It might not be clumsiness or fear. It could be linked to something few owners think about: proprioception. This term describes your dog’s sense of body awareness, their ability to understand where their body is in space and how it moves. Proprioception shapes everything from coordination to confidence. When it is underdeveloped or disrupted, it can affect behaviour, movement and even...

Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most valuable skills you can master together. It keeps them safe, strengthens your communication and allows freedom with confidence. Yet for many owners, recall training feels inconsistent. Some days your dog responds instantly, other days they act as though they cannot hear you. It is easy to assume distraction or disobedience, but your dog’s ear structure might have more to do with it than you think. The Remarkable Design of a Dog’s Ear A...