I had the pleasure of sitting down with the team at Skippers Pet Products for an in-depth Q&A session answering real questions from real dog owners. The questions that came in covered everything from barking and recall to separation anxiety, […]

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Puppy chewing a soft toy during a training session in Kidderminster

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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. If you have just brought home a new puppy and discovered they are basically […]
Dog Training and Behaviour Q&A
This January, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Skippers Pet Products, a trusted name in the pet food industry, to create a unique opportunity for dedicated pet owners. Skippers extended a heartfelt invitation, encouraging their community to share their […]
Puppy training

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Are you looking for puppy socialisation classes in Kidderminster? Building a strong foundation for your puppy’s socialisation is crucial for your puppy’s development, helping them become well-adjusted and confident adult dogs. Attending the puppy socialisation classes recommended below, […]
Fruit Can Dogs Eat - dog nutrition

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Although dogs are known to be meat-eaters, a variety of fruits for dogs can provide them with an excellent source of essential vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, and hydration. The natural sugars and fibres in fruits can aid digestion and […]
Dog behaviour
Fear aggression is one of the most common causes of aggression in dogs. It may also play a role in other aggressive behaviour types, such as owner-directed or possessive and territorial aggression.  Fear aggression in dogs is a […]
Dog food
You may be surprised to learn that your dogs’ eating habits change season to season. If your dog starts to eat less in summer, you would be forgiven for thinking they have become ‘fussy’. We also have some […]
Competition dog training
What does IGP stand for in the dog sport Schutzhund (German for ‘Protection Dog’)? IGP is short for Internationale Gebrauchshund Pruefung, which is a German competition sport previously known as IPO or Schutzhund. It originated at the beginning of this […]
Dog behaviour training
Pain is essential as it helps protect the body from harm, but it can also be challenging to identify in dogs. Understanding pain in dogs and getting veterinary referrals are important in behaviour modification. Pain is an uncomfortable […]
dog owners new year resolutions
Do you often set resolutions in the New Year for yourself? Well, have you thought about doing some for your dog!  Looking out for them and their well-being goes hand in hand with our own. A happy dog has […]