by Laura Sinfield | Sep 23, 2025 | Core Training Principles, Owner Education & Training Tips, Training Tools & Techniques
What is operant conditioning and why is it used? Operant and classical conditioning are just two different ways a dog can learn. Taught and self taught to put it in the simplest terms. There is a lot of confusion when it comes to pet dog owners trying to find the...
by Laura Sinfield | Sep 1, 2025 | Core Training Principles, Owner Education & Training Tips
So my kids go back to school on Thursday. I feel this time of year is a mix of emotions for me, On one side we are all burnt out and ready for a bit more structure but also I will miss slower morning and spending lots of time with them. My husband and I have toyed...
by Laura Sinfield | Aug 18, 2025 | Owner Education & Training Tips, Puppy Training
As so many people are aware, we acquired a new ‘puppy’ a few weeks ago now. It has definitely been a big change in our house as the dynamics definitely altered after our last old girl left us for rainbow bridge (she was definitely the boss of the house)....
by Laura Sinfield | Jul 11, 2025 | Puppy Training
So, today is the day we get our new recruit. A few days ago I received a phone call from a previous client saying they had decided to rehome their dog as she was just too much for them. As many people know, I am a sucker for a spaniel and she is just the most gorgeous...
by Laura Sinfield | May 15, 2025 | Obedience & Everyday Skills, Owner Education & Training Tips
Lets talk about training burnout. I mean this from a professional trainer and a pet dog owner training your own dog. It all comes down to planning. There’s that age old saying ‘failing to plan, is planning to fail’ and I can not tell you how true it...
