by Laura Sinfield | Feb 23, 2026 | Behaviour & Self-Control, Core Training Principles, Enrichment & Mental Stimulation, Owner Education & Training Tips
Training Spaniels Correctly: The Problem Isn’t the Dog — It’s the Lack of Breed Awareness Spaniels are not “too much.”They’re not stubborn.They’re not naughty. They are genetically programmed working dogs living in pet homes — and when we ignore that, behaviour...
by Laura Sinfield | Feb 2, 2026 | Core Training Principles, Owner Education & Training Tips
Ethics, Trust & Relationship in Dog Training Why how we train matters just as much as what we teach Dog training is about far more than behaviours. It’s about relationships, responsibility, and the choices we make on behalf of an animal who relies entirely on us...
by Laura Sinfield | Jan 23, 2026 | Owner Education & Training Tips
. Dog training rarely fails because dogs are “stubborn,” “dominant,” or “untrainable.”More often, progress stalls because of small, very human mistakes. The good news? Most of these are easy to fix once you know what to look for. Let’s break down the most common...
by Laura Sinfield | Oct 13, 2025 | Behaviour & Self-Control, Core Training Principles, Obedience & Everyday Skills, Owner Education & Training Tips
Just like a lot of pet dog owners, I as a dog trainer also have set backs in my training. BUT that is ok and it is completely normal. The difference is I don’t allow them to take hold and derail everything else. I will be totally honest, some times my dogs can...
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...
