Training, Grooming & Canine Chaos

A complete step-by-step guide to crate training a puppy starting the first night you bring your new puppy home. How to avoid common crate training mistakes and ensure your puppy loves their crate.

Without the physical outlets she’s used to, these sessions are becoming the highlight of her day. They give her a sense of purpose, and they give me a dog who is mentally satisfied enough to settle afterwards.

Why Grooming is Different in a Multi-Dog Household This guide explores the unique challenges and considerations involved in grooming dogs when living in a multi-dog household. It highlights: · Different coat types · Time challenges · Equipment required · Staying organised is important · Grooming and housekeeping · When to use a professional Creating a routine and system that works for you is essential. Grooming dogs in a multiple dog hou

Preparing your Puppy for Grooming Start with gentle, frequent handling from the very first day. Puppies learn fastest in short, positive sessions, so build it into your daily routine right away. Run your hands slowly over every part of their body—ears, muzzle, paws, tail, belly, legs, collar area—treating and praising as you go. This helps you spot any areas where they tense, flinch, or pull away, which tells you where to go slower and pair the experience with extra rewards.

Grooming Four Border Collies and a Terrier How it all began Before I began my formal training as a dog groomer, I always took care of grooming my own dogs at home. This involved regular bathing and brushing to keep their coats clean and healthy. Over the years, I have shared my home with a variety of breeds, including Yorkshire Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers, a German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. This mix gave me experience with both small and large dogs, as well as th

SOLITARY MORNING This morning began a little differently from the usual routine. I woke up to an unexpected silence, feeling momentarily confused and disorientated as I reached for my glasses and checked the time—06.57 am. Just then, as if on cue, Fleck’s unmistakeable demand bark shattered the quiet. Only then did I remember that John was away house-sitting, leaving me in charge of the morning routine. I let out a groan, rubbed my temples, and shuffled out of bed, pulling o