Dog Training Blog

Thoughtful, practical articles on dog training, behaviour and the everyday realities of living with dogs.

Lupo Academy article about puppy development, learning and how puppies change through the first six months.

Puppy Training13th September, 2026

Your Puppy Isn’t a Tiny Adult: How Puppies Learn and Develop

An eight-week-old puppy is not a miniature adult dog. Their brain, body, confidence and self-control are developing at different rates. Here is what changes through the first six months, how puppies learn from everyday life and why good training should change as they do.

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Lupo Academy article about puppy socialisation, confidence and helping puppies experience the world without forced greetings.

Puppy Training13th September, 2026

Puppy Socialisation: How to Do It Without Turning It Into Speed Dating

Puppy socialisation is not a race to meet as many dogs, people and places as possible. Here is what useful socialisation can actually look like, from watching the world and playing outside to exploring new surfaces and learning that not every dog needs a hello.

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Lupo Academy article about neutering dogs, behaviour and choosing the right timing for an individual dog.

What the Science Says24th August, 2026

Neutering Dogs: Have We Been Asking the Wrong Question?

Neutering is often presented as a routine decision with a standard age. The evidence tells a more complicated story, particularly when behaviour, breed, physical development and long-term health are considered.

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Lupo Academy article about dominance in dogs and why common behaviour is often incorrectly labelled as dominance.

What the Science Says24th August, 2026

Dominance Is Real. Your “Dominant Dog” Probably Isn’t.

Dominance is a real concept in animal behaviour, but it is widely misused in pet dogs. Learn what the science actually means by dominance and why ordinary unwanted behaviour is so often labelled incorrectly.

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Lupo Academy article about puppy toilet training, timing and building reliable habits without punishment.

Puppy Training24th August, 2026

Puppy Toilet Training: What Actually Helps Them Learn

Toilet training is less about teaching puppies that indoors is wrong and more about timing, development and repetition. Learn how to build reliable habits without punishment.

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Lupo Academy article about reward-based dog training, clear rules and teaching boundaries without fear or intimidation.

Dog Training24th August, 2026

Reward-Based Doesn’t Mean Rule-Free

Reward-based training does not mean letting dogs do whatever they want. Clear rules, management and consequences can all be taught without relying on pain, fear or intimidation.

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