6 Activities to a calmer dog!
Is your dog a bit hyper at home and you don't know how to calm him down? Or do they follow you around the house all day? Don't seem to...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 6 min
Different Types of Dog Aggression
All dogs have some sort of aggression in them. Just like we humans have. Not all aggression is the same however. Let's have a look at the...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
You don't solve the problem whilst you're in the middle of it.
You can't teach a dog to NOT be afraid of fireworks, as the fireworks go off. You can't teach a dog to NOT be afraid of the vet, as he's...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
No pull equipment DOESN'T exist
Here's an unpopular opinion for your average dog facebook group. There is NO SUCH THING as no pull equipment. The only thing this sort of...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Your dog is NOT friendly, he's harassing others.
Let’s set the scene. This may become a bit sensitive for some, and I apologise in advance. You’re out somewhere. You might be at a...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Dog training is your responsibility, not the trainer.
Let’s talk about dog training and how it actually works. What do you mean, you might think? I hire the trainer, and the dog gets fixed....
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Doing nothing, is also doing something.
So many of my clients focus lies on what (undesirable) behaviour their dog is doing. But when their dog isn't doing anything, that often...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Aug 25, 2022
- 1 min
Why Marker Words Are SUPER Important.
We tend to talk too much too our dog, and much of it is unnecessary. Here are my top 6 marker words and some instructions to effectively...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Aug 25, 2022
- 1 min
Creating a calmer dog in the house by doing this simple exercise.
Reward what you like to have more of!
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Aug 3, 2022
- 3 min
3 Confidence Building Games for your (anxious) dog!
Have you got a bit of an anxious dog? A dog that seems a bit low in confidence and is easily afraid of new objects and sounds? Here's 3...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Jul 26, 2022
- 6 min
The risks of loving our dog too much.
We know you love your dog. But there is something like loving your dog too much. Or more so, by catering to him, constantly cooing and...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Why I believe in Corrections and you should too.
What an odd question, for a dog training page isn't it? Why am I asking it? Everyone speeds sometimes. It may be 5 km over the speed...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Boundaries, structure and rules!
Dogs rely on the structure which we provide for them. They need it to live in our world properly and successfully. When they are given no...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- May 18, 2021
- 4 min
RELATIONSHIP IS THE FOUNDATION OF DOG TRAINING.
Relationship is the cornerstone of dog training. Many trainers talk about but not a lot of them actually explain it properly. It took me...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Nov 19, 2020
- 4 min
Canine Calmness, how can we help our dogs be more relaxed?
Unfortunately many owners have hyper dogs, anxious dogs, or dogs that just won’t settle. Instead of going straight for the medication.....
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Putting Dog Training Into Perspective
Dog training is like learning a new language. Many people aren't aware of the baby steps we need to take when learning a new skill. I...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- May 19, 2020
- 2 min
The Clicker. The ultimate tool.
With the clicker and the principles of operant conditioning, you can shape the emotional state of an animal, just as you can shape any...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- May 6, 2020
- 5 min
The types of training styles every dog owner should know about.
It’s a difficult thing finding a dog trainer that suits you. You either look for one because you want to work on general obedience, or...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Oh, the horror! Nipping puppies and what to do!
The most common question or concern I get around puppies is about biting and nipping. Welcome to puppy life. Puppy biting is part of...
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Sanne Vermeulen
- Nov 2, 2019
- 3 min
When Vet Visits Are a Nightmare
When I was told in the vet's waiting room my dog was dangerous and getting aggressive I cried. I cried for my dog, who was in pain. I...
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