Understanding and Stopping the Barking Madness. Welcome to our blog about demand barking, where we dive deep into the fascinating world...

A guide to understanding and addressing resource guarding in dogs. Resource guarding is a natural behaviour in dogs where they feel the...

Debunking outdated pack rules in Dog Training Let's talk about a hot topic in the world of dog training today: the outdated concept of...

We live in a world where we can nearly get anything we want at the click of a button. We live busier lives than ever before and want to...

To fetch or not to fetch? That is a great question! Read some of the reasons why I don't play fetch that often 🎾 For some dogs and...

Time for a rant!! On Chester's walks we encounter many off-lead dogs. Now I want to start by saying 90 percent of these dogs are...

I have regular conversations with an really good friend and mentor where I ramble on about my daily experiences as a dog trainer. She...

How to set boundaries without shouting or using force. The most common type of question I get asked is "How can I stop my dog ...

The first week of May is Dog Anxiety Awareness week, so there is no better time to chat with you about the well-being of your canine...

With Christmas fast approaching, have you thought about how you can safely include your dog in the festivities? This blog will hopefully...

So you know me I absolutely adore enrichment feeding. By simply ditching the food dish you have a simple way to add some fun enrichment...

When will it happen? The adolescent phase will vary between breeds and individual dogs. As a guide, dogs will become teenage between 5-6...

Teaching tails has been nominated for a (NI) Pet Award in the Dog Training Class Category and we would really appreciate your support. I...

Whats involved? ❤️The aim of puppy club is to offer a safe environment for puppy socialisation. 🎢We have a puppy playground with fun...

Northern Ireland Pet Awards 🏆🐾 So this is a actually a thing you can nominate your favourite pet professionalS to get an award and a...

Anyone Fancy A Challenge? A few years back I took part in Country Walk Magazines 1000 mile challenge. 365 days to complete 1000 miles...

Our IMDT classes are fun, relaxed and for those who really enjoy training with their dog and who would like to continue developing their...

Chesters diet has always been an issue. He is fussy with food and we struggled to find one that didn’t upset his tummy. Some brands...

I love this poster designed by my friend and fellow IMDT trainer Francis McCormack. It shows us ways we can enrich our dogs lives, give...

Many dogs will be frightened by fireworks. Exposure to these loud sounds can leave your puppy trembling in fear. We want to give you some...