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How Understanding Dog Breeds Leads to Successful Training Outcomes
Understanding the traits of various dog breeds can greatly enhance the training experience for both dog owners and their furry friends....
Shannon Fry
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Christmas goods here at Spot That Dog!
With our 2024 goodies list, Father Christmas has nothing on you! Even the Grinch would approve of the pet products we have available! We...
Shannon Fry
Nov 26, 20241 min read


How to keep your dog safe this Christmas..
Christmas can be a fun and exciting time for alot of us, but actually it can be rather dangerous for our pets! Several of our favourite...
Shannon Fry
Nov 24, 20242 min read


How to keep your dog safe in the cold weather?
Yes its true, there are a lot of dangers when it comes to the cold for dogs, the same as it is for us humans. Unless you've got a double...
Shannon Fry
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Does my dogs breed restrict me in what i can do with them?
In short, no. Unless your dog unfortunately has some physical aspects which would restrict them from doing activities then there's no...
Shannon Fry
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Maybe i'm not the right professional for you.
This blog can both be something to hit home for pet professionals themselves, or a direction to our clients or future clients out there....
Shannon Fry
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Why ensuring your dog isn't overweight is so important...
With us as humans if we are severely overweight or underweight then we generally see an array of health problems and sometimes even...
Shannon Fry
Nov 9, 20243 min read


Should dog owners have to take a course in canine behaviour and body language?
There will be a huge divide when it comes to this post, as with anything some will agree and some wont. As a dog trainer, even in my...
Shannon Fry
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Training the dog in front of you vs training via breed traits.
Now for a very long time i was pro 'train the dog in front of you', and while i still believe this, the longer i am a dog trainer the...
Shannon Fry
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Uncovering the Playful Secrets: Exploring Canine Behavior Through the Joy of Play
Playtime is not just a fun diversion for dogs; it is crucial for their growth and behavior. Understanding how and why our furry friends...
Shannon Fry
Nov 6, 20244 min read


How this season may be affecting your dogs...
As the darker days draw in you mind find your dog is starting to act a little bit strange. They may be more scatty or anxious than...
Shannon Fry
Nov 5, 20242 min read


We are all human...
As dog trainers, sitters and walkers you find that a lot of people forget that you are still human and not just work horses. While yes we...
Shannon Fry
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Is a Dalmatian for you? Here’s some things you should know
Commonly asked questions about Dalmatians and the quick answer guide from a Dalmatian owner and dog trainer - What should I feed my...
Shannon Fry
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Experience isn't everything...
Now this may go in a different direction to what you’re expecting to read, but this post isn’t about pet professionals. This is about the...
Shannon Fry
Oct 11, 20242 min read


What do we mean when us trainers say 'Socialisation'?
In the training industry some words may have a slightly different industry. When we say 'socialisation' we dont necessarily mean...
Shannon Fry
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Can i do too much with my dog?
The same with us as humans, dogs need breaks and time off. If not the stress can keep adding and adding before something causes a...
Shannon Fry
Sep 28, 20241 min read


Taking care of the facilities you use.
Whether you are a pet owner or a pet professional it is extremely important that when you hire or rent a venue, that we take care of it!...
Shannon Fry
Sep 27, 20243 min read


What i would look for in a dog walker, as a dog walker?
As most of us know, unfortunately the dog industry is unregulated. Whether you're a trainer, walker or sitter there are no legal...
Shannon Fry
Sep 21, 20245 min read


Should I let my child walk my dog alone?
While there is no legal age limitation to children being able to walk the family dog there are PLENTY of reasons that I believe a child...
Shannon Fry
Sep 21, 20243 min read


A bad experience doesn’t have to be a defining one.
Meilla here unfortunately was attacked a month or two ago by a larger dog, the attack was severe and she had to have several stitches and...
Shannon Fry
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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