Well socialised dogs are a joy to own and walk. Getting them to that stage is a time-consuming process and we must be dedicated. However, that dedication should be mixed with caution, because not every dog gets on with all other dogs. Functional Characters play a big part in this aspect of dogs.

Does your dog chew the furniture or dig up the garden? Do they bark excessively or fail to return when you call them? Are they pushy "in your face" attention seekers? Do they drag you up the street when you take them out for a walk? Sometimes, behaviour problems such as these, have their roots in a lack of mental stimulation.

With New Year celebrations fast approaching we thought we would give you some advice on how best to look after your dog, on what can be, an extremely stressful evening for some dogs.

Teaching your dog to search for toys or articles lost in the house is the first step to teaching them some amazing search games, such as opening a cupboard to find your missing phone!

Many thanks to Alex for this question. Refusing to walk on the lead can be as frustrating as a dog that pulls on the lead, but how do we resolve the problem of our dog not wanting to go for a walk? For more personal and specific help and advice our Mobile Master Trainer will be happy to visit you at home, but here are some suggestions that may help.

Many thanks to Kurt and his lovely Staffie/Boxer puppy for this question. House training puppies can sometimes be a little hit and miss and many puppies are not fully reliable until around the age of 5-6 months. Here are a few tips to help you prevent little piles and puddles in the house.

Aggression in Dogs - Emotionality Understanding how your dog feels emotionally to certain stimuli, particularly at the times when they are most reactive (aggressive), is at the root of resolving the issue(s) that your pet has.

How can I stop my dog jumping up at people?

What can I do to help my dog during the noisy times of the year like Halloween, Bonfire Night, and New Year’s Eve?

The Kay Laurence Seminar at Tunstall on Saturday 21 September isn't far off, but who exactly is Kay Laurence?