Training Tips

Wondering how to make your dog come back when you call them? Want to know why your dog ignores you on walks? Discover how to turbocharge your recall

Is tug good for dogs? Spoiler alert: yes. But why? What are the benefits? Discover why you should be playing tug with your dog.

Flyball is fast, fun & a great way to make new friends. We spoke to Diane from Crossfire Flyball Team to find out what makes a great candidate for flyball.

3 easy tricks you can teach your dog that'll impress all your friends (and boost your bond). Trick training is awesome mental and physical stimulation, so let's get started!

When you head out for a walk with your dog, what are your priorities? Giving your dog exercise and the opportunity to go to the toilet, right? Of course, those two things are very important. But there’s a third thing that should be considered an essential part of every walk: sniffing. 

Sniffing is hugely beneficial for dogs and essential for their wellbeing. It’s stimulating too - experts tell us just 20 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to an hour’s walk in terms of enrichment for your dog. 

Before you got a dog, we bet you imagined lovely, relaxing strolls with them walking nicely at your side. Instead, perhaps, the reality is that your dog tugs on the lead so much that your arm aches and it is *hard work*. Sound familiar!? You’re not alone. Lead pulling is a really common issue for lots of dog owners. 

But it doesn’t have to be. 

Do you love playing tug with your dog, but struggle to know how to end the game? Would you like your dog to have a solid ‘leave’ command? Follow our play expert Chelsea’s three easy-to-follow steps and you’ll have a solid drop cue in no time. 

Are you worried that playing tug with your dog will encourage aggression? Do you sometimes fret about whether playing tug is safe? We’re busting the biggest myths about playing tug in this blog...

Are you searching for an indestructible dog toy? Well, we don’t think they exist. AND we don’t think they’re the answer to the training troubles that they are sometimes seen as a solution for. We’re explaining why - alongside what we think IS the answer - in this blog. It’s a juicy one, so don’t miss it!