Little Archie working through some sniffari games. Using some cones and every time Archie looks at them he gets a treat, then we encourage him to put his nose in them and treat release. After a few reps he was all over the game! What a little champ! @Maria Sirianni

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Catch up with myself and @Matthew Marsh as we answer your most asked questions! and make sure to comment any questions you have to make sure we discuss them next week!

Missed it live? Here's the full session with @Nath Morrison @Matthew Marsh Polly & Fred. Here's the honest summary: we barely touched the lead. Because loose lead walking isn't a lead problem, it's a relationship problem. If your dog doesn't want to be near you off the lead, no amount of equipment is going to fix that on the lead. What's in it: - Why your dog pulls (opposition reflex, years of reinforcement history, and no clear leader) - Follow Me: how to build a dog who chooses to catch up rather than one you're constantly calling - And so much more worth listening to - Your homework this week: Five minutes of Follow Me in the yard, before the lead goes on, every day. No lead, no walk. Just you leaving and your dog choosing to catch up. Don't rush to the lead work. The engagement is the work. Post below and tell me how day one goes. If it falls apart, say so and I'll tell you where.

Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred as droving dogs, moving cattle over long distances by nipping at their heels and quickly dodging kicks. Despite their small size, they're intelligent, resilient and happiest when they have a job to do. What a Corgi Needs to Feel Fulfilled 🐄 Herding & Control (Highest Priority) - Treibball - Controlled ball work - Directional games - Herding classes (where available) - Moving objects on cue 🧠 Problem Solving - Puzzle feeders - Shaping exercises - Trick training - Food enrichment - Interactive toys 👃 Scent Work - Scent detection - Find It games - Tracking - Hidden toy searches - Food trails 🤝 Working With Their Handler - Engagement games - Loose leash walking - Heel work - Recall training - Target training - Rally obedience 💪 Physical Challenges - Agility (low-impact) - Obstacle courses - Structured tug - Hiking - Fitness and balance exercises 🌿 Exploration - Sniff walks - Bush walks - New environments - Confidence-building obstacles - Different surfaces and terrains Things to Avoid ❌ Thinking they're "just a small dog." ❌ Endless ball throwing that creates frustration or obsession. ❌ Allowing them to herd children, joggers or other dogs. ❌ Physical exercise without enough mental stimulation. ❌ Inconsistent boundaries and routines. Great Genetic Outlets - Treibball - Scent Detection - Tracking - Find It Games - Puzzle Feeders - Rally Obedience - Agility - Structured Tug - Trick Training - Target Training - Confidence Courses - Sniff Walks A fulfilled Corgi isn't simply a tired dog—it's a dog whose herding instincts, intelligence and desire to work with its handler have all been satisfied. When you provide structured training, scent work, problem-solving activities and purposeful outlets, you'll build a calmer, more focused dog that's less likely to develop nuisance behaviours such as barking, chasing, heel nipping or constantly trying to control movement around the home.