How to train your puppy not to bark

How to train your puppy not to bark

Hush now (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Barking is very normal behaviour for dogs and puppies, but that doesn’t exactly make it nice.‘Heavily reward periods of quiet behaviour,’ says Lorna, ‘especially with more vocal pups.’.

How to stop your puppy from pulling on the lead

How to stop your puppy from pulling on the lead

Lorna Winter, director of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training charter, has some top tips to get your dog stop pulling its lead.‘Once your dog consistently walks nicely alongside, you, then you can start to introduce the lead.

How to stop your puppy from crying at night

How to stop your puppy from crying at night

They’re just hairy babies after all (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm)There are few things more apt to pull at your heartstrings than a crying puppy.

How to stop your puppy from chewing on your stuff

How to stop your puppy from chewing on your stuff

Step away from the slipper, little buddy (Picture: Getty Images)Puppies are pretty synonymous with chewing – between teething, curiosity and a need to expend all that energy, it’s one of their favourite things to do.

How to stop your puppy from having accidents inside

How to stop your puppy from having accidents inside

With that being said, it’s also essential to train your little buddy out of that behaviour with time, which is why Lorna Winter, Director of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter and co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, has shared her top tips for teaching puppies how to stop seeing on the floor.

How to stop your puppy from nipping

How to stop your puppy from nipping

While not ideal, nipping is very normal puppy behaviour, so don’t be alarmed (Picture: Getty Images)So you’ve got a puppy – congratulations, you’re living the dream.

‘Britain’s most destructive dog’ covers walls, furniture and sofa in blue paint

‘Britain’s most destructive dog’ covers walls, furniture and sofa in blue paint

Rescue dog Max, one, has earned a reputation for destruction (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)Lorna Lowery left her dog Max alone for just two minutes when she popped into the garden to tidy away her children’s toys.

Dog wins first place in dog costume contest by dressing as Donald Trump

Dog wins first place in dog costume contest by dressing as Donald Trump

(Picture: SWNS)A dog won first place in a dog costume contest by dressing up as Donald Trump. (Picture: Jeanette Young / SWNS.com)Jeanette said that her family are Trump supporters and Marshall’s costume was a loving tribute.