Welcome to The Blog
Here you will find tips for training your Whippet as well as musings from my work as a trainer & behaviourist.
This includes training tips, multi dog household insights, reactivity, recall and focus!
I will also update this blog with updates on Arkle with his behaviour and health for those who have followed his journey!
Will A Harness Increase Reactivity?
Will using a harness on your whippet increase your dogs reactivity? Learn more... ...more
Reactivity
September 27, 2025•2 min read
3 Reasons Your Dog Is Pulling Onlead
It can be frustrating having a dog who pulls onlead, no one got a dog to fight them on walks after all. Learn why your whippet pulls and solutions for calmer walks with your dog. ...more
Dog Training Tips
September 12, 2025•4 min read
Muzzle Training Your Whippet
Muzzle Training is one of the most important skills you can teach any dog. Learn how to train your Whippet to wear a muzzle happily, step by step. ...more
Dog Training Tips
September 07, 2025•4 min read
Stop Scavenging on Walks
Teach your dog the magic word game to help reduce scavenging when out and create calm vs chaos! ...more
Dog Training Tips
August 19, 2025•4 min read
Does My Puppy Have Separation Anxiety?
Is your Whippet puppy crying whenever you leave the room? Crying when in the crate? Learn why this is normal and how to change it as your pup grows. ...more
Puppy Training
July 05, 2025•2 min read
3 Top Tips For Handling Prey Drive
Prey drive and chasing IS a normal behaviour in Whippets, lurchers and sighthounds. Learn how to manage it more effectively with these tips from a whippet expert. ...more
Recall ,Dog Training Tips
April 22, 2025•4 min read
