Superhounds

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

Today’s Kongcoction: Frittata & dairy-free yoghurt 🍳

A great way to use up the odds and ends in the fridge! I made a simple frittata with eggs, tomatoes, peppers and broccoli, adding a little cottage cheese before baking it in the oven. Once it had cooled, I broke it into pieces for the Kong.

I popped a couple of small dog biscuits in the bottom, then layered up the frittata with dairy-free yoghurt.
** Filling hack** For a KONG Large, a honey spoon is just the right size to push the filling down. It’s less messy than using your fingers, and you can pack the layers a little more tightly to make your dog work for them.

To finish, I added a puffed chicken foot.

That gives the Kong an extra texture and something to chew through before getting to the filling.

And there you have it: today’s Kongcoction! What are you stuffing yours with?

(Check that all ingredients are suitable for your dog, and supervise while they enjoy their Kong)

05/10/2026

Autumn walks are lovely… but there are a few seasonal hazards to keep in mind 🍂🐾

If your dog needs a coat to stay warm or dry, let them get used to wearing it indoors first. When you take it off, give them a good brush too—especially if they have a curlier coat, like a Cockapoo’s, as coats can cause tangles and matting.

Conkers may be useful on your windowsill if you’re trying to deter spiders, but they’re not dog toys! Keep them away from curious puppies and adult dogs, and watch out for fallen fruit too.

Damp autumn weather means more slugs and snails about. Before letting your puppy out into the garden, have a quick look for them. Ask your vet about lungworm prevention and what’s right for your dog.

And a note for the humans: fallen leaves can hide dog poo. Watch where you’re walking - I seem to spend half of autumn scraping it off my shoes! 😅

As the evenings get darker, make sure you and your dog are easy to see. I prefer a light-up collar or band that goes all the way around your dog, rather than a small clip-on light. Reflective or light-up gear for you and your dog is a great idea.

Stay safe out there and I’ll share some autumn dog-friendly recipes later! 🍁

30/09/2026

Letting your puppy off lead for the first time can feel daunting and im not going to lie, it is terrifying BUT it is so easy when you start early.

Start somewhere quiet and secure, and give yourself a safety net: a long line attached to a well-fitted harness.

Many young puppies naturally want to stay close while they explore somewhere new. Take a toy and some treats, then watch for those lovely check-ins. Your puppy wanders a little way, turns back to look at you, and you reward them for choosing to reconnect.

You don’t need to keep calling them back every few seconds. Let them have space to explore, while you build your confidence that you can bring them back if you need to. The long line gives you extra security if they suddenly make a dash for it.
Start somewhere easy, and build up gradually

Freedom for your puppy, confidence for you.

29/09/2026

Treat prepping for the week...

As a vusy dog trainer i use a lot of treats and this can become expensive so this week weve popped into Aldi to see just what we can get...

Some of these treats are processed so we use those sparingly but heres what we bought...

Carrots - we like to use these as chews, we blanche them in water and then freeze them

Tinned mackerel - thos is always a welcome addition to the food bowl or mixed with some kibble in a KONG

Langham chicken twists and fillets - these are also additional chews

Baby food - these go onto lickmats and in KONGs - just make sure theres no onion powder

Small training treats include:
Langham beef strips cut into small squares
Cocktail sausages
Chicken Kabanos
Cooked chicken (i buy frozen chocken breast and cook it myself)
Goats cheese (i find goats cheese gentler on the stomach)

All the training treats can be frozen too so if you have a big batch, you can portion it out and freeze the rest.

All of this came to £21.97 - if this was just for my own dogs would probably last me a month but i'm a busy dog trainer with lots of lovely keen pups to train so this will last around 2 weeks 😁

What's your dogs favourite treat? Drop it in the comments 😁

28/09/2026

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27/09/2026

Before filling a KONG, make sure you have chosen the right size for your dog and the appropriate rubber strength for their chewing style.
Then make it easy!

🐾 Start by smearing a little KONG paste, squeezy cheese or dog-safe peanut butter around the inside. This helps your dog discover that the good stuff is inside and teaches them to lick rather than simply chew the outside.

🐾 Once they understand the game, add a few pieces of kibble so they begin learning how to move the KONG around to get the food out.

🐾 You can then gradually build up to filling it with different dog-friendly foods and textures.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is packing a KONG tightly, freezing it solid and expecting their dog to know what to do. If it’s too difficult, your dog may become frustrated or simply walk away.

Start easy, let them succeed and gradually increase the challenge as their confidence and skill develop.
And if you’re using peanut butter, always check that it is xylitol-free.

Does your dog love a KONG?
Let me know below 👇

25/09/2026

Want to stop your dog jumping up when you come home? Give them something else to do and focus on.

When I walk through the door, Marge grabs a ball and brings it straight to me.
This gives her somewhere appropriate to direct all that excitement and means we can enjoy a quick game together at the door instead of her repeatedly jumping up.

I don’t want to stop Marge being excited to see me. I love that she is! I simply want to show her what she can do with that excitement.

I also get down to her level to say hello. If she wants to put her paws on me, she can do it while I’m down there, not while I’m standing up.

Once we’ve had our greeting and a little play, we can both get on with our day without Marge having practised jumping up at me.

The goal isn’t to remove the excitement, it’s to give it somewhere appropriate to go.

23/09/2026

This simple exercise teaches your puppy that sitting makes good things happen.

Hold a bowl of food and begin to move. When you stop, wait. Don’t say “sit” and don’t lure your puppy into position. Allow them to work it out for themselves.

The moment their bottom touches the floor, mark the behaviour with “yes” or your clicker, then throw a piece of food onto the floor.

Throwing the food is important. It gets your puppy moving again so they can return and offer another sit. If you repeatedly deliver the food directly to their mouth, you may accidentally encourage them to jump up towards your hand or the bowl.

Repeat the pattern:
🐾 Move
🐾 Stop
🐾 Wait for the sit
🐾 Mark
🐾 Throw the food

Over time, your puppy learns that when you stop moving, sitting is the behaviour that earns the reward.

We’re proactively teaching the behaviour we want before jumping up becomes the habit.