Mark Vette – Internationally renowned Animal Behaviourist, Educator, Author and TV personality
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR A DOG! It’s fun to put gifts under the Christmas tree for ALL family members…including the furry ones! Here are a couple of my suggestions for your best mate’s stocking. A KONG TOY This is a classic toy that every dog owner should have. Stuff...
SOCIAL ISOLATION WITH A DOG OR PUPPY Tips for looking after yourself and your dog during and after a Covid-19 lockdown There have been many many situations in my life when I’ve been incredibly grateful to have a dog with me. I’m guessing if you’re reading this you’re...
HOW TO TRAIN TWO DOGS AT ONCE When you’re trying to teach new behaviours (or work on undesirable existing ones!), having two dogs can make things more challenging and complex. How do you calm them down when they’re riling each other up? How do you ask for a...
TRAINING A DOG THAT'S NOT FOOD MOTIVATED Labrador owners, this one probably ain’t for you! It’s difficult to do training when your dog isn’t food motivated. If this is the case for you, here are a few tips that may help. Ensure your dog is HUNGRY for training...
TRAINING TIPS FOR DEAF DOGS I’ve heard from many people who’ve adopted a puppy without realising it’s deaf, or fallen in love with a rescue dog that’s hard of hearing. However, when a lot of typical dog training relies on spoken commands, it doesn’t make things...
HOW TO TEACH YOUR DOG TO "STAY" “Stay” is an incredibly powerful command to teach your dog. I like to virtually bomb proof it, so when I ask for a “stay”, my dog stays there no matter what. This gives you a tonne of control and safety in a variety of situations -...