William SmartDec 23, 20232 min readReal SocialisationThe idea of socialisation has become very confused over the last 5 years or so. Speak to a trainer or experienced breeder and they will...
William SmartJul 1, 20231 min readBenevolent LeadershipRecent developments within the dog training industry have seen constant clashes between the balanced trainers and the force free or...
William SmartFeb 21, 20221 min readKeep it positive to improve FOCUS!Have you ever wondered why your dog doesn’t respond to its name? If you think back to last ten times you used your dogs name you may well...
William SmartJan 14, 20221 min readThe art of communicationWe firmly believe that the starting point for any training is to ensure the communication between dog and handler(s) is clear, consistent...
William SmartOct 1, 20211 min readLoose lead walkingHaving a dog pulling on their lead is no fun for anyone, neither you or them. There are lots of reasons a dog will pull on its lead,...
William SmartSep 4, 20212 min readMake it fun to focusMany behavior problems we encounter with dogs are either caused by or can’t be solved because of a lack of focus on the dogs behalf. The...