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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

The knowledge centre is designed to help educate you about different topics about dogs.

Fed up hearing conflicting advice? Me too. That's why  I've packed years of learning including university studies to create a knowledge centre.



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When will life with my puppy get easier?

by Lisa Sinnott • 10 July 2025
If you have recently got a puppy you may be finding it overwhelming, stressful, upsetting and something you’re beginning to regret.

How to entertain your puppy in the heat and help habituate them at the same time

by Lisa Sinnott • 1 July 2025
I am reaching for my ice water bottle at every moment I possibly can!

Why is Vet Referral So Important?

by Lisa Sinnott • 29 May 2025
Why do I work on vet referral?

Separation Related Challenges

by Lisa Sinnott • 2 May 2025
Separation related challenges

Why should we be concerned about our pets nervous system?

by Lisa Sinnott • 17 April 2025
What is a nervous system?

How to cope if your dog is barking and lunging at other dogs

by Lisa Sinnott • 16 April 2025
Being on the other end of the leash when a dog is barking and lunging can be painful stressful and upsetting.

Why is my puppy not walking when we go outside?

by Lisa Sinnott • 17 March 2025
There can be lots of different reasons why a puppy may not be walking. I’ve had this question quite a few times. Many puppies won’t walk outside but will run home when they reach their street.

Are puppy pad's the magic cure when toilet training a puppy?

by Lisa Sinnott • 5 February 2025
Are puppy pads for toilet training the answer? When you’re toilet training your puppy it can be confusing to know what to do. You may have heard that puppy pad’s are the answer. Let’s discuss this. Remember that physically a pup’s bladder is very small.. they can’t hold it for too long! They don’t go to the bathroom indoors to spite you. Also remember that some dogs may not be going to the bathroom – they may be marking scent by doing very small pee’s.

Does the age you come to a training class matter – should you come to puppy class?

by Lisa Sinnott • 13 January 2025
I read a paper recently called An Investigation into the Impact of Pre-Adolescent Training on Canine Behavior by Dinwoodie and colleagues. The aim of the study was conducted to see whether training done prior to 3 months of age was more effective than doing training later. Here is what they found.

If you had a difficult Christmas

by Lisa Sinnott • 6 January 2025
Christmas can be a difficult time for many reasons: lack of routine, new visitors coming into the home, lack of sleep, more noise.
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