Debunking Myths: What Really Causes Dog Aggression
Playing tug won’t make your dog aggressive. Feeding raw meat won’t make your dog aggressive. Correcting a dog on the…
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Dog Training Advice & Behaviour Tips
Explore practical dog training advice from Valorant K9 Academy, covering reactive dogs, puppy training, behaviour problems, structure, neutrality and balanced training. We have some great content on reactivity, littermate syndrome, puppy development, and the first steps towards improving any dog’s behaviour.
Slip Lead Training: The Truth About Punishment vs. Aversion Techniques
Adam recently had an initial lesson with a new client – this client was told by their previous trainer that…
Dog Socialisation Is Often Misunderstood
Socialisation is very misunderstood, and this has had an affect on most of the nation’s dogs!
Essential First Steps to Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour
This advice is something everyone can do. You don’t need advanced knowledge – all you need to do is observe…
Understanding E-Collars: The Key to Effective Dog Training and Off-Leash Freedom
E-Collars are generally misunderstood, with many large ‘charities’ proclaiming that they are abusive and cause pain.
Understanding Canine Reactivity: Why Is Your Dog Barking and Lunging? | Valorant K9 Academy
Want to know why your dog is barking and lunging at people and other dogs out on walks? If so,…
Dogs In Pubs?
A common training goal for many people, and we cannot blame them 😂 the vision of taking your dog out…
Why Using a Harness for a Reactive Dog May Not Be the Best Training Tool
Clients often begin their packages with us desperately trying to restrain their reactive dog with a harness. This is understandable…
How Too Much Love Utterly Destroys Dogs
Lets talk about what babying a dog actually creates, because people need to know this. As trainers like ourselves are…
The Unknowing Cruelty Of Force Free Dog Training
This post is going to ruffle a few feathers but sometimes this is a necessary evil to educate owners on…