I work with dogs for a living and very often the ones people describe as “a bit of a handful.”

The ones who bark at everything.
The ones who pull like a train.

The ones who are a little nervous, reactive, or just have a lot of opinions about the world.

After working with a lot of dogs and owners over the years, one thing becomes very obvious:

Most behaviour makes a lot more sense once you understand the breed behind the dog.

Dogs weren’t created to be blank slates. Different breeds were developed for completely different jobs such as guarding, hunting, retrieving, herding or simply being close companions.

And those instincts still show up in everyday behaviour.

The aim of these guides is simply to help owners understand why their dog behaves the way they do and how to work with those instincts rather than constantly fighting against them.

No complicated jargon. No unrealistic training promises.

Just clear explanations and practical ideas that help you understand the dog in front of you.