Vicki WattsMar 183 min readAre you a ball wanger?Ah, the age-old tradition of playing fetch with your furry friend—a quintessential image of canine companionship. But what if I told you...
Vicki WattsFeb 63 min readPuppy socialsationSo you've brought your puppy home, you've waited for the vaccinations to be completed and now you're dog is ready to go out and meet the...
Vicki WattsNov 30, 20233 min readDog Trainers - Burn out, Compassion Fatigue & Imposter Syndrome.I’ve ummed and ahhed in whether to post this or not, but here goes. In the dog training world, burnout is real. Compassion fatigue is...
Vicki WattsMar 24, 20233 min readPuppy Play BitingHow to deal with puppy play biting: For several new puppy owners, dealing with puppy biting can be a source of great annoyance. Your cute...
Vicki WattsMar 12, 20233 min readFreework for DogsACE, or Animal-Centered Education, is a holistic approach to fostering animal welfare and knowledge. Developed by Sarah Fisher at Tilley...
Vicki WattsMar 1, 20236 min readDoes management really work in dog training?Not all undesirable dog behaviors necessitate training solutions; The best way to stop a dog from doing the unwanted behaviours is...