By Prateek Kashyap, dog trainer and behaviourist. I have been working with dogs since 2006. A dog starts barking or lunging as soon as another dog appears, and the walk suddenly feels difficult. It is tempting to call this “dominance” or assume the dog simply wants to say hello. The behaviour alone does not tell...

By Prateek Kashyap, dog trainer and behaviourist. I have been working with dogs since 2006. A walk can feel like a tug-of-war before you have even reached the gate. The usual advice is to “make the dog walk beside you,” but that is a big ask if the dog is already excited by every smell,...

By Prateek Kashyap, dog trainer and behaviourist. I have been working with dogs since 2006. When people hear “socialise your puppy,” they often picture a playdate with another dog. That can be part of it, but it is only one small piece. Your puppy is also learning about lifts, traffic, doorbells, visitors, grooming, different surfaces...