Behaviour Advice

Behaviour Advice and Tips


You can teach an old Boston new tricks! Training your dog is not only fun for you both but will help you build a lifelong bond. Discover training techniques, simple cues and extra tricks for them to learn.

 

Please note: These factsheets act as a guide only. If you feel you need expert help we can refer to our approved behaviourists. Please see our Support section.

 

Home Tips

  • Dog wearing a blue raincoat on grass

    How to train your dog to leave it.

    Discover ways to teach your dog to leave something with our step-by-step guide



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  • Positive Reinforcement Training

    Positive reinforcement training means training with rewards, such as a treat, praise or a toy.

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  • Helping your dog get used to spending time alone

    Find out how to prepare your dog for spending time alone so they can cope by themselves.

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  • How to Help a Scared Dog

    Want to understand what your dog might be feeling? Our advice helps answer your questions.

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  • Small brown and white dog lying on a woven mat

    How to train your dog to be calm, relax and settle

    Help them get used to quiet time by themselves.

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  • How to get your dog into a routine

    Does your dog have a routine? Find out why it's so important and how to create one when yours is ever-changing.

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Out and About Tips

  • Dog on a leash standing in a grassy field with a scenic background

    Teach your dog to walk nicely on a lead

    Find out how to help your dog walk nicely and stop pulling on the lead.

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  • Dog running on a grassy field with a sunset in the background

    Recall Training

    How to train your dog to come back when called.

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  • Lead Ragging

    Does your dog bite, grab or shake their lead?

    Find out how to understand and manage this behaviour.

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Unwanted Behaviours

  • Resource guarding in dogs: how to keep everyone safe

    Find out why some dogs resource guard, what it is, and how to help with our detailed advice.

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  • Dog peeing or pooing in the house: how to help

    Find out why your dog is peeing or pooing in the house and how to stop it.

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  • Reactive dogs: why it happens and how to help

    Is your Boston terrier reactive?

    We can help you to understand what it means, why it happens, and how you can help your dog.

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