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Prepare your puppy for Christmas!
Can you believe it’s THAT time of year ALREADY!?
Prepare your puppy for Christmas to prevent holiday stress!

Sarah Groves
Oct 12, 20234 min read


New puppy? Avoid these top 3 training mistakes that dog trainers see regularly!
Congratulations on your new puppy - and welcome to the minefield which is dog training advice!

Sarah Groves
May 23, 20233 min read


Simple steps to get your pup started with recall!
Recall - teaching your pup to come back when called - is probably one of the MOST important things you can teach your puppy!

Sarah Groves
May 9, 20231 min read


Top 5 tips: your pups first day and night in their new home
Getting a puppy is such an exciting time! But can can also bring up a lot of questions and concerns.
Here are my top 5 tips!

Sarah Groves
Apr 28, 20234 min read


The dangers of retractable leads
Retractable leads are becoming increasingly popular amongst puppy owners, however the dangers of these leads far outweigh the benefits...

Sarah Groves
Apr 11, 20234 min read


Puppy training: A sit isn't JUST a sit! How to improve on your pup's basic training skills
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea areas ‘Sit’.... is one of the FIRST...

Sarah Groves
Dec 28, 20222 min read


To crate or not to crate? What's best for my puppy?
To crate or not to crate?
South Wales Dog Blog - by Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy trainer - Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea

Sarah Groves
Dec 14, 20224 min read


HELP! My young pup has started growling when I go near their food bowl!
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea and surrounding areas So you've brought your puppy home, everything is going as planned, except you have just gone close to your puppy while they are eating or chewing on a bone, and you start to notice a growl! This behaviour is definitely something which you didn't expect, and is quite scary to see from such a young dog - but don't panic because I will explain to you exactly w

Sarah Groves
Nov 11, 20224 min read


Start preparing your puppy for fireworks night!
Preparing your puppy for fireworks night.

Sarah Groves
Sep 22, 20222 min read


My puppy doesn't go to the toilet on a walk
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy trainer covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea So you've started taking your puppy for walks, or maybe you've already been going for walks for a few weeks now, but no matter how long you're out for, puppy will wait to come home to go to the toilet! Sound familiar? This is a concern which most puppy owners speak to me about, and can be very frustrating! But to put your mind at ease - it's very normal for young puppies to not want to g

Sarah Groves
Aug 1, 20222 min read


My dog is a really fussy eater!
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea Most dogs will absolutely LOVE...

Sarah Groves
Jul 6, 20223 min read


Why doesn't my puppy listen to me?
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea So your pup is doing something they...

Sarah Groves
Jun 23, 20224 min read


How do I keep my dog cool in the hot weather?
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - puppy training specialist for dog owners who live in Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and surrounding areas...

Sarah Groves
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Does your dog run away or cower at the sight of the harness?
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea So you’re ready to take your dog...

Sarah Groves
Jun 14, 20224 min read


How do I teach my dog to focus on me?
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea Does your dog spot a dog or person...

Sarah Groves
Jun 8, 20223 min read


Puppy training: top 5 toilet training tips
By Sarah Groves Dog Training: your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea One of the most frequent toilet...

Sarah Groves
Jun 1, 20223 min read


Get a calmer dog in just 7 days!
By Sarah Groves Dog Training - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea Do you sometimes wish that your dog would relax just for a little longer, would listen better or simply make better choices through the day? Calmness in dogs is one of the first things I teach when working with my dog owners. We can't get TOO much calm from a dog or puppy - right? Once we build calm, we are more likely to get a dog who makes better choices simply because they

Sarah Groves
May 30, 20222 min read


HELP! MY PUPPY IS WILD IN THE EVENINGS!
By Sarah Groves - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea Just when everyone in the house is getting ready to settle down for the evening - 7pm hits and you prepare your self for the WITCHING HOUR! If you already have a puppy at home - it's likely that you're already aware of what the 'withching hour' looks like. This is a period of time in the evening where your pup becomes WILD and really difficult to control. During this period of time you ar

Sarah Groves
May 23, 20223 min read


New puppy owner: are you suffering from the puppy blues?
By Sarah Groves - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea. The puppy blues is something which is not often...

Sarah Groves
May 20, 20222 min read


Have you got a dog who won't settle - no matter how much exercise you provide?
By Sarah Groves - your puppy training specialist covering Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea When we get a dog, we think about the physical...

Sarah Groves
May 18, 20223 min read
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