Training Tips

How to stop Christmas hampering your dog training goals
There’s something so special about Christmas, especially if you have a dog. At Tug-E-Nuff Dog Gear, we’re so busy during the year that we relish the chance to take things more slowly, cuddling up on the sofa with our four-legged friends and enjoying some extra-long wintery walks. But we’re also aware there can be a downside to the break in routine – your training efforts can fall by the wayside and all that progress you’ve been making can ground to a halt.  Read more...
Teach your foodie dog new tricks
Teach your foodie dog new tricks
One of our most popular toys of all time has undoubtedly been The Clam – and for good reason, too. It offers the owners and trainers of food-obsessed dogs the... Read more...
Doggy Psychology: 3 Reasons Why Your Dog Loves To Play Fetch
Doggy Psychology: 3 Reasons Why Your Dog Loves To Play Fetch
Fetch: it’s the simple game that your dog never seems to tire of. But why do they love it so much? This post reveals all… Read more...
Bikejor: What Is It And What’s It Like To Take Part?
Bikejor: What Is It And What’s It Like To Take Part?
Have you heard about Bikejor? It’s the dog sport for thrill-seekers – and it’s got a growing group of followers in the UK. Bikejor is a winter sport that’s essentially... Read more...
My dog is scared of fireworks - What can I do to help?
My dog is scared of fireworks - What can I do to help?
Some dogs aren’t the slightest bit bothered by the sight and sound of fireworks. For many others, it’s a very frightening experience – and it means occasions like Bonfire Night... Read more...
Be More Dog: How Seeing Things From Your Dog’s Perspective Can Transform Your Training
Be More Dog: How Seeing Things From Your Dog’s Perspective Can Transform Your Training
Dog training, whether it’s teaching your dog to ‘stay’ or learning complex agility routines, makes perfect sense to our human brains. But have you ever considered what it’s like from... Read more...
What To Do When You Get Stuck In A Training Rut?
What To Do When You Get Stuck In A Training Rut?
Apart from having fun, getting exercise and meeting news friends (four-legged and two-legged alike), one of the main reasons for training sessions is to make progress and achieve goals. But... Read more...
Top Tips for Teaching Your Dog New Tricks
Top Tips for Teaching Your Dog New Tricks
Training your dog to do tricks is fun and rewarding – and surprisingly straight-forward with a bit of know-how. As well as the enjoyment it brings, mastering a repertoire of... Read more...
Call of the Wild: Why Tapping Into Your Dog’s Natural Instincts Can Help With Training
Call of the Wild: Why Tapping Into Your Dog’s Natural Instincts Can Help With Training
Teaching our dogs to sit and come when called is all well and good. But to take your dog training to the next level, we believe you have to take... Read more...
How To Soothe Separation Anxiety In Your Dog
How To Soothe Separation Anxiety In Your Dog
To your dog, you are everything. You are more than just the one who feeds him or her. You provide cuddles, you’re a playmate and you happily tag along on... Read more...
What's Your Dog Really Thinking? Psychology Tips To Transform Your Training
What's Your Dog Really Thinking? Psychology Tips To Transform Your Training
Have you ever wished you could know what your dog is thinking? It wouldn’t just be a cool party trick, but it could help you and your pup build a... Read more...
Are You Making These Five Training Mistakes?
Are You Making These Five Training Mistakes?
You know your dog inside out – and maybe you’ve been doing regular dog training sessions for a long time. You probably think your techniques and behaviours are error-free. But... Read more...