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...
by causewaydta | Dec 30, 2021 | Puppies
Elle carrying Maze around Jollyes For a long time now there’s been this idea that once your puppy is vaccinated you can take them out and start socialising. When we talk about socialisation, the “critical period of socialisation is usually referred to as...
by causewaydta | Oct 25, 2021 | Expert Interviews
If there’s anything I truly believe about caring for our sports dogs, it’s that we need a team. Yourself- the owner, a trainer, veterinary physiotherapist, canine massage therapist, vet and someone to make sure they are getting the best nutrition possible....
by causewaydta | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Reef going around a barrel. Credit: Jacob Henry Let’s start at the beginning- what is hoopers? Canine hoopers is a dog sport that originated in North America, coming to the UK in around about 2016.. It aims to be a full inclusive sport for all dogs and handlers,...
by causewaydta | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
No…. and yes…. Picture by Jacob Henry A few months ago I did a 1-1 session with a client and their dog and they emailed after, quite displeased that I only showed them how to train their dog, and didn’t just train it there and then. So why am I not...
by causewaydta | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Will knowing their origins help us to make care and training decisions today? When it comes to the evolution and domestication of dogs, there’s not actually an awful lot that scientists can agree on. Strap yourself in, we’re taking a trip back in time to...
