Dog Blog
“Is your dog friendly?”
Why I now answer this misguided question with “no”, and what questions we should be asking other dog owners instead.
Pawsome Guidance
A guide to the cues and skills that we at Tristen’s Puppy Gym use regularly during training sessions and our one-on-one “Pawsome sessions”.
How to: Leave Your Dog Home Alone
Our best tips for getting your dog ready to be left alone without causing any separation anxieties or unwanted behaviours like chewing on your shoes or peeing on the carpet.
Water Play
Help your dog to gain confidence around water and all the things that come along with water activities.
Is this food safe for my dog?
Check our list to see if that food your dog ate requires a trip to the vet, or if it’s okay as an occasional treat.
Lists of foods that are safe, recommended in small amounts, best to avoid, and toxic.
3 Top Tips for Making Events Safe & Easy for Dogs
Take the time to prepare you and your dog this Christmas to ensure their wellbeing is your top priority.
Tie Up Exercises
Practising tie-up exercises is a way for our dogs to relax in any situation.
Name Training
Because we are using their name as a cue we need to train it just like any other skill.
Crate Training: FAQs
How, What, When, Where, Why??
The Frequently Asked Questions about Crate Training