Changes in behaviour like growling, guarding or simply being less friendly can be signs of underlying pain or discomfort

If your dog looks right at you when you call (even worse, doesn’t even look at you!) and then trots off in the opposite direction, you’re in good company. Recall is one of the most common challenges dog owners bring to us here at HotDog Training Coming back to you first tine, every time, is one of dog owners' top goals Here in the Chilterns recall can be a particular challenge because the countryside is a favourite place for dogs to go AWOL. But your dog CAN get a better recall. It’s just a...

People often ask ' why do we have to use so many treats when we're training?' Here are the reasons we use food, plus some tips on alternatives Rewards are how you motivate your dog to want to learn new behaviours. What rewards work best depends on your individual dog Let's start with why we use food when we're training dogs. At HotDog Training (in common with all modern dog trainers), we use a system called positive reinforcement to train dogs. In simple terms, this means motivating the dog...