What happened to that sleepy sweet animal that I picked up a couple of days ago? Do not worry – you are not the only one that is thinking that right now. It takes anything from a couple of days to a month for your pup to settle in. That’s when you see the true colors of your new addition coming out. Remember, with age, the dog also goes through different phases. So you’ll need to learn how to adapt and communicate effectively with your dog. No, you don’t need an exorcist. So

Although Singapore has strict leash rules, like any training, I would encourage my clients to be prepared for all situations. Also, this is perfect for when your puppy has the zoomies, keeping them safe, and you won't have to worry that your dog would runoff. Recall training is fundamental for any dog and I highly recommend that all dogs are kept on a long lead when practicing recall. Until you have successfully and consistently tested your dog on various types of stimulation

Is that too much to ask? Imagine a scenario where your child runs off to say hi to every stranger that they come across whilst on a walk with you – and attempts to ask for a cuddle or tugs at the skirt of an unknown person. Now imagine your dog running off to say hi to every person it comes across during your walk. Both are the same scenarios but for some reason, most humans have set different personal boundaries when it comes to dogs and children. It is NOT acceptable for a

Did your parents (or someone you really love) ever say ‘no’ to you? Pretty sure your answer is YES. Post being told ‘no’ – Did they love you any less? Did you love them any less? A likely – NO. Did you repeat the action that caused the ‘no’? With consistency, I am confident you learnt to avoid that unwanted behaviour. I rest my case Just like rewarding a dog for the right behaviour - being consistent and communicating that a behaviour is unwanted is also important. Does igno

Owners are often flooded with information on how to train their dogs. Should you use an all positive method, should you use a negative approach or should it be balanced? The key is to be fair to your dog – if your dog does not understand what is required of it, rethink how you are communicating with your dog on what you do want. Dogs are a different species and us humans, need to remember this. Bottom line is, whichever method you use, everything that you teach your dog is ba

My answer every time? A resounding YES. Crate training is an important skill that your dog should be comfortable and confident with, which will come in very handy during stressful times. Just like muzzle training or getting your dog comfortable with being touched on different parts of its body, it is all about desensitizing your dog to the crate. Most dogs typically like to keep the space they sleep in (also known as their den), clean. Therefore it is a very useful tool when