by causewaydta | May 25, 2023 | Training Tips
Photo by Jacob Henry Why do dogs need a good recall? A good recall is essential for dogs to live a more free, less restricted life. Being able to run on the Portrush beaches, leap through the Coleraine forests or bound through the sand dunes of Portstewart can give a...
by causewaydta | Jun 29, 2022 | Training Tips
When I was a teen I did loads of sports. I competed in hockey, badminton, athletics, showjumping. It was a massive part of my life. But I was plagued with joint problems. I vividly remember walking down the corridors in school feeling my knee cap slipping.....
by causewaydta | Jun 9, 2022 | Training Tips
It’s the oldest tip in the book! “Oh here, give him a treat”. I’ll explain myself. I want you to imagine something that scares you, maybe a spider or a clown. Now something that you would love to eat, pizza, cake, crisps, a salad (really!?)....
by causewaydta | Jan 1, 2022 | Puppies
Now this is a type of socialisation you probably have not heard of before. For me, gut health is of huge importance for my dogs, and I think everyone should feel the same. The gut is often referred to as the second brain. The gut contains more neurons than the spinal...
by causewaydta | Dec 31, 2021 | Puppies
The last blog post was about getting puppies out and being socialised as early as possible, but what exactly does socialisation mean? Contrary to popular belief, socialisation is not letting as many people as possible hold your puppy, or letting them meet and play...