In this blog, I share how Predation Substitute Training (PST) transformed my relationship with my own dog, Poppy. Rather than trying to stop her hunting instincts, I learned to work with them—giving her safe, structured ways to express behaviours like stalking, chasing, and dissecting.

Struggling with a dog who’s wild around wildlife? Does a single squirrel sighting turn your woodland stroll into a tug-of-war? You’re not alone.