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Stop pulling on the lead – best dog walking harness

stop pulling on the lead

Stop pulling on the lead – the use of equipment Question: Can you stop pulling on the lead by using kind, supportive equipment? If so, what’s the best dog-walking harness to buy? Short answer: Sometimes, with some dogs. Other dogs

Alison Campbell June 29, 2016February 2, 2025 Dog equipment, Gentle Steps Dog Care, Walking a dog Keep reading

My very best dog toys

best dog toys

After thousands of hours spent watching hundreds of dogs play and interact with me, each other and a huge range of toys, a few of these stand out as worthy of a place on my list of the very best

Alison Campbell May 7, 2016April 10, 2025 Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized Keep reading

Why do dogs need toys?

Why do dogs need toys?

Why do dogs need toys? Most people that I know, who own a dog, consider their canine companion to be part of the family, and Christmas means presents for dogs, just as surely as it does gifts for children! So

Alison Campbell December 6, 2015March 29, 2016 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized Keep reading

Dog walking in the dark – how to stay safe and visible

dog walking in the dark

We’re still a few weeks away from the shortest day of the year, but dog walking in the dark has once again become a reality for most of us. It’s easy to be overly confident, even blasé, but the reality is that pretty much

Alison Campbell November 20, 2015May 17, 2016 Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized, Walking a dog Keep reading

Canine confidence workshop – helping dogs who sometimes struggle with life

Back in February 2012, I had the privilege of attending a training weekend run by Janet Finlay of Canine Confidence. The weekend focused not on “behavioural issues” or “problem dogs” but on our own observations and understanding of our dogs as

Alison Campbell March 23, 2012February 3, 2025 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized Keep reading

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