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
How to Stop Your Whippet Scavenging Using The Magic Word Game
Does your Whippet scavenge on walks? Learn how to stop scavenging safely using positive training and the Magic Word game — no shouting or chasing. ...more
Dog Training Tips
August 19, 2025•4 min read
Does My Whippet Puppy Have Separation Anxiety? (What’s Normal vs Not)
Worried your Whippet puppy has separation anxiety? Learn what’s normal puppy behaviour and how to build calm, confident independence ...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
