How to teach 'sit', 'stay', 'down': building real reliability Ask most dog owners whether their dog knows "sit" and you'll get a confident yes. Ask whether they have a reliable…

The teenage dog: why your well-trained puppy suddenly forgot everything You did everything right. You went to puppy school. You practised recalls, you worked on loose leash walking, your pup…

Crate training: the humane way to help your dog feel safe Mention crate training and you'll get strong reactions. Some people love it, swear by it, and have dogs who…

Reactive dogs: understanding why your dog lunges and barks on leash If your dog explodes into a barking, lunging frenzy every time they spot another dog on a walk, you…

Anyone in Australia can call themselves a dog trainer Here's something many dog owners don't realise: in Australia, dog training is a completely unregulated industry. There are no licensing requirements,…

Not all puppy classes are created equal If you've just brought home a puppy in Sydney, you've probably already been told to "get them into a puppy class." It's good…

The number one thing new puppy owners want to crack Ask any new puppy owner what they want help with most, and toilet training is almost always at the top…

The window that changes everything If there's one piece of information I wish every puppy owner knew before bringing their dog home, it's this: there is a critical period in…

You survived the first 24 hours. Now what? Bringing home a new puppy is one of life's great joys — and, if we're being honest, one of its great sleep…

A local's guide to off-leash adventures in the Inner West One of the genuine joys of living in Sydney's Inner West is the incredible community of dog owners here. From…