October 30, 2018 - The use of rewards in dog training is becoming increasingly popular as an effective way of encouraging desired behaviours. However, subtle differences in what you use as a reward, where and when you reward them, can all change depending on... Read full article

March 28, 2018 - Gone is the time when if a dog growled or snapped at you, you were told to leave it be. Now comes the era of blame. Dogs being deemed as out of control when in fact all they are doing is behaving like dogs. Why has this come about? It... Read full article

February 26, 2018 - Words of horror for some people and a useful statement for others. Is it ever OK to say "It's OK my dog is friendly"? There are so many memes and articles about uneducated dog owners using this phrase. I completely agree that it should... Read full article

October 16, 2017 - Dog owners are the only ones that can push for breeders to get better, if you do not buy the puppies that do not match the criteria then the breeders have to improve.  Dogs should be bred for longevity, to increase the lifespan of our... Read full article

October 04, 2017 - I can put my hands up and say this is the biggest issue I have when training my own dogs. I have seen many people upset, frustrated and their dogs training pushed backwards, by people that do not manage their own dogs properly. As a... Read full article

October 04, 2017 - At Suppawt we define reactivity as: *An increase in 'inappropriate' coping behaviours, caused by the appearance of something which creates fear, frustration, excitement or anxiety in the dog.* Remember, people can also be reactive, which... Read full article

June 27, 2017 - It has come to my attention that to make training your dog more realistic for the public, I need to share with you all the mistakes and difficulties that come with dog training. It is not something you put aside and do for an hour a day,... Read full article

June 23, 2017 - Im sure many people have heard of the recent incident of a dog with a shock collar being re-homed to an older lady, then attacking and killing her hours later (the breed is of no importance). The attack escalated when the dog was shocked... Read full article

June 14, 2017 - Science says R+ is the most effective training strategy Many traditional trainers use the excuse of effectivity for using aversives (anything which causes pain, fear or discomfort) in training. Positive reinforcement is rewarding your dog... Read full article

June 06, 2017 - Once upon a time being firmer with your dog meant being physical with them to get them to do what you want. Now, being firmer with your dog should only mean setting clear boundaries and not wavering on them. However, due to the disproved... Read full article