BETA Trained Staff

Dog Treats and how to use them effectively

Much of our present training methods rely on using ‘positive reinforcement’ to communicate effectively with our dogs. This is the process of allowing a dog to associate what he has done with something nice happening. There is now increasing evidence to suggest that dogs, which are taught using such kind methods, actually perform better. This is particularly important when dogs are under stress as dogs trained by means of punishment stop responding to their handlers under these conditions.... to read more download the PDF.

How to successfully house train your dog...

Housetraining is one of the first things you will teach your puppy and it is the start of your relationship with them. It is important that the puppy's first experience of his new family is a positive one. Download our handy guide and give yourself a head start of house training your dog.

How to successfully house train your cat...

Following this handy guide from Thomas Bell Country store when litter training your cat may help you to effective house train your cat.

How to feed your horse or pony

Horses in the wild traditionally fed themselves on roughages. However since their domestication a diet of both roughages and concentrates is needed to keep them in prime condition and fit for their work. This means a mixture of grass, hay, oats and bran..... Download our handy guide to read more.