Setting Boundaries
I recently discussed how too much freedom is probably the leading cause of behavioural issues in dogs.I’d like to talk about how to prevent the issues that arise with...
What’s the biggest cause of behavioural and training issues……..?
Too Much Freedom What is ‘too much freedom’? t’s allowing them access to areas or activities they are not ready for, potentially leading to undesirable habits and allowing them...
Dogs & Children
A subject I get asked about a lot is the interaction between dogs and children or babies. Whether that’s a dog already in the family and a new baby...
Dog Training Methods and Beliefs- What are the differences?
There is a rich tapestry of methods and philosophies when it comes to dog training and behaviour modification. This diversity may surprise many dog owners, who might have assumed...
How to support a nervous dog
Set Up a Routine Insecure dogs absolutely crave routine. Dogs know our routines. They know that when we wake up in the morning, putting certain shoes on means we...
Training Rewards: Are They Helping or Hurting?
Of course, we want to teach our dogs good manners and behaviour through rewards, particularly treats or food. Rewards aren’t just treats; rewards can be any food, praise, affection,...
Recall – here are a few reminders and notes for recall…
Positives: Negatives
Is your dog a fussy eater?
Do they eat a new food one day and then stop three days later? Or do they eat all their dinner on Tuesday and refuse anything on Wednesday? Very...
Impulse Control
Does your dog jump all over you when you’re trying to put down the food bowl? Do they run up to other dogs or people or paw and whine...
What triggers your dog to do unwanted behaviours?
Leap around the living room when there’s another dog on the TV? Or maybe it goes bananas when you get the lead out for a walk? Or, perhaps it’s...
Do you have an overactive dog?
Do you have a dog that never settles in one spot for any length of time, no matter how much you exercise it or throw balls? A dog that...
Is your dog driving you barking mad?
One of the most common questions about dog behaviour is, “What can I do about my dog barking at people passing my house?” Some may not like my response...
Socialisation with other dogs.
What it isn’t is a dog seeing another dog and immediately going into ‘party time!’ mode. Socialisation is knowing how to behave and when.My favourite analogy is a group...
What is ‘Management’ and how is it used in dog training?
What is ‘Management’ and how is it used in dog training?. Management is an essential tool to train your dog and keep them happy and healthy.Even if you don’t...
What To Do If Your Dog Displays Resource-Guarding Behaviour
Part 3 WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG DISPLAYS RESOURCE-GUARDING BEHAVIOUR; it is important to take action to prevent it from worsening. Repeated behaviour reinforces it, making it more...
Why Is My Dog Resource Guarding?
Part 2 WHY IS MY DOG RESOURCE-GUARDING?To put it simply, dogs do what works. Suppose dogs feel valued items are at risk of being taken away. In that case,...
What is resource guarding?
What Is Resource Guarding? Part 1… When someone suggested I write a blog on Resource Guarding I thought “This will be easy, there’s a massive amount of info out...
Lead Training
Are you struggling to get your dog to walk on a loose lead without a tug-of-war? Or do you end up with your dog on its back legs whenever...
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