What do you do when you realise your dog has gone blind?   Eve Welton experienced that exact question when her dog went blind unexpectedly.  Eve took it upon herself to educate herself so she could give Poppy the best life and even went a step further... she adopted another blind dog from a kill shelter and gave him the best home.   Eve now has two blind dogs who live an amazing life with her.  With a desire to help others in a similar situation, Eve created The Underdogs Training to help...

Dogs don't want to annoy you.... what would they achieve from that? Recently I have seen several Facebook posts about putting muzzles on young pups to stop them from exploring the world using their mouth and chewing items in the house. It troubled me because I felt that the owners were reliant on a piece of equipment to stop a natural behaviour that they felt was undesirable. But if we take time to understand our Labradors better and what causes their behaviours, we can help them overcome...

In this episode, Vikki discusses training and caring for Labradors with Amy, the proud owner of two fantastic working line Labradors. Amy talks to us about what is involved in keeping two working line, pet labradors busy.  Working line Labradors are highly intelligent; they thrive on having a sense of purpose and love having a job to do. Amy gives us a great insight into what works really well for her dogs, Frankie and Elsa.  In this honest conversation, she also lets us know about some of...

It's that time of year when our Labradors start to wake up early, and in turn, they then wake the rest of the house too! Sound familiar? As summer approaches, the sun starts streaming through the windows, and the birds start singing earlier than your dog has become used to  Nature's alarm clock tells them that their day has started... but it doesn't mean they need to wake you up too. This episode looks at how you can help your dog sleep for longer by providing the right environment and...

Dennis, the lovely Fox Red Labrador puppy, developed a limp that caused some concern for his owner, Sam. Sam joins us in this episode to tell her personal story. Right from noticing a problem with Dennis to pushing for tests and eventually receiving a diagnosis of Elbow Dysplasia. Sam tells us about some things to look out for, what was helpful in Dennis' recovery and what the future holds for this gorgeous young pup. It's been a challenging journey for Sam and Dennis, and we thank them for...

Vikki is joined by fellow Labrador Trainer, Chloe Daws in this episode to talk about some of the most common body language signals that your Labrador may display. As Labradors can't speak, it's important to know what their non-verbal communications are telling you. Chloe has a keen interest in Canine Body Language and behavioural issues and also teaches puppies from around the world at the Tails of Success Online Puppy School.

Training can be used as a way to develop strong bonds and build trust with your Labrador. But if you get it wrong, you could be killing the chance of having a positive relationship with your Labrador. 

We live in a world where convenience is king, we seek perfection, and we want things to happen quickly. Although we've become accustomed to quick, convenient results in our everyday life, this should not apply to training a Labrador of any age. The road to a great family pet is long, and you will hit some bumps along the way, but with a plan and the proper support, you can make the journey as smooth and straightforward as possible for your Labrador. Enjoy the training journey.

Resident Labrador Nutrition Expert, Sam Raggatt joins Vikki Sharpe to guide you through Supplements for Labradors.   Learn why it's important to supplement your Labradors diet and what products we recommend for nose to tail health in your Labrador, whatever their age.

If you have a Labrador, you'll probably have received lots of advice about how long the walks should be, how far you can travel and how often. In this episode, Vikki Sharpe talks about the "5 minute rule" and why it may not be right for your Labrador.

Whatever skill or behaviour you are teaching your Labrador, there are three elements that must work together, in harmony for you to achieve success. In this episode, Vikki talks about the importance of the 3 elements, particularly for loose leash walking.

Separation issues, otherwise known as separation anxiety can impact the lives of many Labradors. Vikki Sharpe from Tails of Success Labrador Training talks about this topic, how to spot separation issues, what to do to prevent it, and how to develop a predictable routine for your Labrador.

Vikki Sharpe from Tails of Success Labrador Training talks about the 5 essential skills to focus on when training your pet Labrador

Vikki Sharpe talks about chewing, nipping and biting and gives advice on overcoming the common challenges experienced during this stage