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Is Socialisation and Learning by Experience More Important Than Training and Conditioning?
We have all been in a situation where technology of some kind does not work......but how does this relate to our dog's behaviour? Most of...
Victoria Elsmore
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Active Sniffing!
Helping your dog with active sniffing. By Life with Dogs Training and Behaviour. Dog Behaviour Training Shropshire Dogs using their nose...
Victoria Elsmore
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Dogs are known for their loyalty and affectionate nature, often forming deep bonds with their human companions. While this is...
Victoria Elsmore
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Fireworks and Bonfire Night.......Start your prep with your dog Now!
Fireworks divide opinion across the world with dog and horse lovers firmly supporting a ban and the opposing camp of families and thrill...
Victoria Elsmore
Sep 8, 20222 min read


Clicker Training........Its just like boiling a kettle!
As a dog trainer and behaviourist I can not tell you how many times I have experienced well meaning dog owners using the clicker in the...
Victoria Elsmore
Aug 5, 20223 min read


Picking High Value Treats When Training your Dog
Depending on your dog, as all dogs are individual in their motivations and activity an armoury of high value treats is vital in training...
Victoria Elsmore
Jun 30, 20224 min read


Its ok to be Scared
The experience of fear is an innate behaviour built into dogs to enhance their ability to survive in situations where there may be...
Victoria Elsmore
Jun 9, 20224 min read


All About Charlie.........His story about how early socialisation can shape a dogs adult behaviour
Charlie is one of our family dogs and he will always in my heart be a bit "special". Not because he is a favourite (all of my dogs are my...
Victoria Elsmore
May 26, 20225 min read


A Brief History of the Dog and How its Breeding for Purpose Affects Today's Breed Behaviours
Discover how much of the dogs genetic history affects their behaviour today
Victoria Elsmore
May 18, 20224 min read
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