Lola's House Blog - Dog Training & Behaviour

How did Lola’s House evolve from a trusted dog boarding service to a leading puppy training and socialisation provider? Here’s our journey!

Holistic Dog Training: A Balanced Approach to Raising a Well-Behaved Dog

Holistic dog training focuses on behaviour, nutrition, and socialisation. Learn why this approach creates a calmer, happier, and more obedient dog.

Are We Causing Our Dogs’ Anxiety? The Truth About Modern Dog Behaviour

Are modern dogs more anxious than their ancestors? Discover how changes in training, socialisation, and lifestyle may be affecting your dog's behaviour.

Off-lead freedom too soon can lead to bad habits. Find out why keeping your puppy on a lead for the first 12 months helps with training, safety, and long-term behaviour.

Struggling with recall? Learn how to train a reliable ‘come’ command so your dog always returns, even with distractions. Perfect for off-lead training!

From leaving the house to meeting other dogs, these 5 essential dog training tips will make your walks safer and more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Does your dog growl or snap when someone approaches their bed? Learn why dogs resource guard their resting spaces and discover effective training methods to stop this behaviour.

Is your dog possessive over toys? Resource guarding can lead to unwanted behaviour, but with the right training, you can teach your dog to share and feel secure.

Does your dog guard their food bowl? Learn why resource guarding happens, how to prevent aggression, and how to create a calm mealtime environment for your pup.

Think your puppy just needs more playtime? Overexcitement can harm their behaviour and socialisation. Learn how to spot an overtired puppy and what to do about it.

Want a well-behaved dog? Discover the most important training commands every puppy and adult dog should know, from sit to wait and beyond.

Excitement equals arousal, not joy. At Lola’s House, we guide puppies to true happiness through calmness, confidence, and emotional security.

Discover how routine, structure, and clear cues create calmer, more confident dogs. A must-read for every puppy owner.

Learn how the right type of fuss reinforces calm behaviour in your dog. This guide shows how to use affection as a training tool to support positive dog and puppy behaviour.

Why keeping walks and mealtimes calm is key to preventing overstimulation, reactivity, and unwanted behaviours — and how small changes to your routine can make a big difference.

Discover why consistent routines, rules, and boundaries build confidence in puppies. Learn how structure around meals, walks, and sleep creates calm, well-behaved dogs.

Discover why dog play should be human-led. Learn how guiding toy play and supervising dog-to-dog play creates calm, confident, well-mannered dogs.

Feeding dogs human food can lead to anxiety, begging, and fussy eating. Learn how calm, structured feeding builds trust and balance at Lola’s House.