Dog Training & Behaviour Blog:
Expert Dog Training Articles and Advice
Welcome to the Walkies dog training and behaviour blog, where you’ll find practical, compassionate advice to help you better understand your dog. This dog blog is full of evidence-based behaviour and training articles written to support you through everyday challenges.
How To Settle A Rescue Dog Into Your Home: Why Slowing Down Matters
Bringing a rescue dog home is an exciting moment. After weeks, months, or sometimes years of waiting, you've finally found your new companion. Many owners imagine this will be the start of a happy new chapter - and it is. But it's also important to remember that for your dog, life has just changed dramatically.
Why Is My Dog Still Hyper After Exercise?
Think your dog just needs more exercise? Sometimes more activity isn’t the answer. If your dog seems hyper, restless, reactive or struggles to settle, the issue may be over-arousal, poor recovery, or the wrong type of outlet rather than not enough exercise.
Why Does My Dog Ignore Me Outside? Understanding What’s Really Going On
Does your dog listen perfectly at home but seem to ignore you outside? Learn why distractions, stress, training context, and even physical discomfort can affect behaviour — and what actually helps.
Resource Guarding in Dogs: Why It Happens and How to Help
Does your dog growl over food, toys or chews? Learn why resource guarding happens, how to recognise the early signs, and how to help your dog feel safer around valuable resources.
Why dogs sniff more in autumn
Have you noticed your dog stopping more often to sniff in autumn? Cooler, damp air, fallen leaves and wildlife activity make this season one of the richest for scent. From earthy leaf litter to that ‘after rain’ smell we call petrichor, autumn offers dogs an incredible sensory world. Learn why their noses work overtime at this time of year and how you can turn everyday walks into enriching sniffari adventures.
Why Has My Dog Stopped Listening? Understanding Adolescent Dogs
Has your well-trained puppy suddenly forgotten their recall, started pulling on the lead or become more reactive? Learn what to expect during adolescence and how to support your teenage dog through this challenging stage.
Stress signals in dogs
Did you know that dogs show signs of stress long before they bark or growl? Recognising early signals like yawning, lip-licking or turning away can help you step in before behaviour escalates.
Why Is My Dog So Sensitive to Everything? Understanding Environmental Sensitivity
Does your dog seem nervous, easily startled or overwhelmed on walks? Some dogs are naturally more sensitive to the world around them. Learn what environmental sensitivity looks like and how to build confidence without pressure.