Charlotte PageApr 12 minWe need more responsible dog breedersI’ve recently been catching up on a brilliant podcast by Michael Shikashio called ‘The Bitey End of the Dog’. Dog aggression is an...
Charlotte PageJul 25, 20213 minWhy every dog should learn to wear a muzzleWe recently welcomed a terrier cross called Chase into the AniMate family. He’s one year old, and is a rescue from Dogs Trust. We don’t...
Charlotte PageJul 25, 20212 minHow do you use your lead?Every dog owner has a lead of some kind. They are useful tools but unfortunately, they are often used incorrectly. I like to encourage...
Charlotte PageJul 25, 20212 minWhy you shouldn't punish your dog for growlingA growling dog is often distressing to people. They might feel threatened by it, or they may be embarrassed if their dog is growling at...
Charlotte PageJul 25, 20212 minEnd on a good noteWhen training a dog, it can be tricky to know when to stop. In a session with a trainer, you will have a set time allotted to you, but if...