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Dog Behaviourists vs Dog Trainers: What’s the Difference?
dog behaviourists vs dog trainers: what's the difference? As you may have seen from recent news coverage, stories of ‘dogs behaving badly’ have been on the rise in recent years. From the often comical (anyone remember the infamous ‘Fenton’ video?) to the more...
What makes a good dog walk?
What makes a good dog walk?What makes a good dog walk? If you’ve been on the hunt for a dog walker recently, chances are that you’ve come across terms such as ‘structured play’, ‘enrichment’ or ‘socialisation’. But you may be left wondering what these terms mean and...
What is Socialisation?
What is socialisation?What is socialisation? Socialisation – the thing we’re told to do with our dogs from puppies, and the number one thing first time dog owners often worry about. But what exactly is socialisation for dogs? Different trainers have different takes on...
What happens when I sign up for walks with Jess Fox & Hound?
As covered in our previous blog post on ‘what to look for in a dog walker’ , every dog walker, and dog walking company, operates differently, which means that no…
What to look for in a dog walker?
So you’ve decided you want to get a dog walker and are starting the hunt for the perfect match. If you live in or near a city, then you’re probably spoiled for…
Professional dog walking versus Doggy DayCare: what’s the difference?
This is a question that we get asked frequently by first-time dog owners enquiring about our services, so we thought it would be worth writing a…
Who needs a dog walker?
So you’ve just bought a new puppy, or rescued your first dog, and everyone keeps talking about getting a dog walker. To you, it might feel like an added and, at present…