Kind, step-by-step fixes for everyday dog problems
Pulling on the lead, jumping up, ignoring recall? Practical, force-free plans you can start on today's walk.
What's your dog doing?
Pick the problem you'd most like to fix. Each guide explains why it happens and gives you a clear, kind plan.
Pulling on the lead
Turn tug-of-war walks into relaxed strolls with a loose lead.
Jumping up at people
Calm, four-paws-on-the-floor greetings for visitors and strangers.
Recall
A dog who comes back when called, even when it matters.
Puppy problems
Biting, toilet training, crate time and those first nights.
Barking & reactivity
Barking, lunging and over-excitement on walks and at home.
Home-alone stress
Helping dogs who struggle when they are left on their own.
Start with these guides
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Lead: A Kind, 21-Day Plan
A step-by-step, force-free plan to teach loose-lead walking: why dogs pull, the kit that helps, five core skills and a 21-day practice schedule for UK owners.
Jumping upHow to Stop Your Dog Jumping Up at People (Without Telling Them Off)
Why dogs jump up, how to manage it today, and a step-by-step force-free plan for calm, four-paws-on-the-floor greetings at home, with visitors and out on walks.
RecallReliable Recall: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Dog to Come Back
A practical, force-free recall plan for UK owners: choosing a cue, building it indoors, safe long-line training, games that make coming back fun and what to do when it goes wrong.
PullingHarness, Head Collar or Collar? What to Use for a Dog That Pulls (UK Guide)
An honest comparison of harnesses, head collars and flat collars for dogs that pull, with fitting checks, pros and cons and the kit we'd steer clear of.
How we help
Kind methods only
Reward-based, force-free training. No shouting, no pain, no gimmicks.
Step by step
Every guide ends in a plan you can follow, with short daily sessions that fit real life.
Made for the UK
UK terms, UK walks and, when we recommend kit, UK retailers. Affiliate links are always clearly marked Ad.
Free printable: the 7-day calm-walk tracker
A one-page daily checklist to stick on the fridge. Tick off short practice sessions, note what worked, and see progress at a glance. Free, with occasional emails of practical tips. Unsubscribe any time.
The Smart Dog Fix Plan: Loose-Lead Walking in 21 Days
Everything in our free guides, turned into a day-by-day plan: short daily sessions, printable trackers, troubleshooting for the most common sticking points, and a calm-walk routine for real streets.
£19 one-off, digital download
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