Since becoming a professional dog trainer over the past 14 years, I have continued to evolve my approach and thinking on what makes a 'good dog'. What does this actually mean and why is it important to really think about who this benefits and why? Of course the foundation of learning theory and animal behaviour is crucial to my practice and I love nothing more than building on my knowledge of this fascinating topic from behavioural researchers,...
The inspiration for DOGGIEDOM started with two beautiful dogs: Max, the Border Collie - German Shepard Dog X, who came into my life over 20 years ago, and Oscar, the Miniature Schnauzer four years later (more about him in future blogs!) . I naively purchased Max as a puppy from a pet shop at the time - he was on the mark down pile and I thought he was probably destined for a dog shelter before too long. He was not only striking to look at...
Doggiedom is pleased to present our new website and blog, dedicated to all things in life that promote the health and wellbeing of dogs and their guardians. Whether it's healthy food options, training techniques that stimulate active doggie minds, holistic health suggestions or just the way our dogs enrich our everyday lives, Doggiedom is ready to share it!
