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 | 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...
