What does “well trained” really mean for dogs? A dog trainer explains why life skills beat robot obedience - and why comparison helps no one.

Show line and working line Labradors and Cocker Spaniels are not the same dogs in different packaging. They are shaped by different breeding goals, and that shows up clearly in behaviour, training and everyday walks. This article breaks down what those differences look like in real life and how to work with the dog you actually have.

Evidence-based dog training UK from PACT 2025: data, welfare, and collaboration over ideology - with practical tools owners and trainers can use now.

No breed is evil. So why are dogs still losing their lives because of how they look?

Breed-specific bans have been UK law for over 30 years - but they haven’t made us safer. Here’s what the evidence really says, and what we can do instead

Think owning a dog or “loving dogs” makes you a pro? Think again.

If you’re paying for dog walking, training, or behaviour help, there’s a lot more at stake than you might realise. Insurance, qualifications, honest advice. None of it optional.

I’ve just written a blog about what separates true professionals from hobbyists and hype artists in the UK dog world. No hype, no guaranteed miracles. Just the facts.

If you want to know how to spot a real behaviourist, check if your sitter’s licensed, and why “guaranteed results” should make you suspicious, this is for you.

Dogs aren’t robots. They’re thinking, feeling beings with personalities, fears, strengths, and needs. And that means our training methods should reflect that reality.