Melissa HartnackMay 12, 20204 minPuppy's first night homeWhen we take our puppies home at around 8 weeks they are still babies. Think about it for a minute your little puppy has only been alive...
Melissa HartnackMay 6, 202012 minPuppy essentials list"What do I need to buy for my puppy?" If you are asking this then you are already on the right track to being a great puppy-parent. Below...
Melissa HartnackApr 20, 20205 minHow to socialise your puppy during Covid-19Melissa is an expert dog trainer. She helps new puppy owners all around the world will her online puppy training courses
Melissa HartnackMar 10, 20203 minWhy does my dog hump?Humping is quite common in dogs but for their owners it can be very embarrassing and upsetting. Some dogs hump other dogs, some may like...
Melissa HartnackMar 3, 20205 minPuppy's first walkExpert dog trainer based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire but she helps dog owners all around the world with her online dog training courses.
Melissa HartnackFeb 16, 20203 minTrain your dog to ring a bell to go outsideTraining your puppy or adult dog to ring a bell on a string by tapping it with their nose is a great way to get your dog to communicate...
Melissa HartnackDec 9, 20195 minHow to choose the best dog food for your puppy?Choosing a food brand for your dog is one of the most important decisions you're going to make as a dog owner. Most dogs have two meals...
Melissa HartnackDec 3, 20194 min10 natural dog chewsDogs need to chew! It’s been scientifically proven that chewing is an affective way of dealing with stress. Under stressful conditions,...
Melissa HartnackJul 1, 20193 minThe dreaded grass seedGrass seeds are at their most dangerous in the summer months in the UK. The seed digs into the dogs skin and gets infected. Its hard to...
Melissa HartnackJun 24, 20193 minHow to keep your dog cool in a heat waveThis week looks to be a hot one with temperatures up to 28 degrees on Saturday! Perfect BBQ weather but not so great for our fluffy...
Melissa HartnackJun 3, 20194 minThe problem with playing fetch! One of the most common things I hear from my puppy training clients is “I want to teach my puppy to play fetch!” I can see why dog owners...
Melissa HartnackMar 4, 20192 min5 reasons why you should carry treats on your walks!Taking treats out on every walk might seen like a hassle but it will be worth it! 1) You can reinforce the behaviour you like! Your dog...
Melissa HartnackFeb 20, 20192 minCan dogs feel guilty?We have all seen those YouTube videos of the owner coming home to a shredded sofa or knocked over dustbin. The owner then goes on to...
Melissa HartnackFeb 20, 20194 minIs my dog being stubborn?I often hear my clients describe their dog's as being stubborn or stupid when their dog is not doing something they ask. As soon as we...
Melissa HartnackFeb 20, 20193 minIs my dog being dominant?If our dog misbehaves we often think that our dog is being ‘dominant’ This is incorrect. Dogs do what works for them. It is as simple as...
Melissa HartnackFeb 19, 20192 minDog Identification TagDo you know that you could be fined up to £5000 if your dog is not wearing a dog identification tag? Under the Control of Dogs Order 1992...
Melissa HartnackFeb 3, 20191 minHow to teach a Hand Touch to interupt bad behaviours There are times when our dogs are doing something we passive as being naughty. Like raiding the dustbin, chewing a table leg, trying to...
Melissa HartnackJan 7, 20192 minTeach your dog to drop anything Have you recently got a new puppy and now she is picking up everything off the floor and running away with it? Or does your dog pick up...
Melissa HartnackJan 1, 20193 minDitch the Bowl: Enrichment for dogsDid you know that mental stimulation is just as important if not more important than walking your dog? Yes I said it! MORE important than...
Melissa HartnackOct 22, 20182 minHow to help your dog during the fireworks seasonThe first thing I'd like to state is you can never reinforce fear! I have read and heard other dog owners and even dog trainers say that...