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Is Your Dog Afraid?...
Do you know if your dog is afraid? Knowing the signs of fear in your dog can help you to address this emotion before the fear escalates. Often when we visit a home, we see that behaviours such as aggression, biting, barking uncontrollably, destructiveness and submissive urination may be rooted in fear. Fear in dogs manifests itself in different ways dependi...
Keeping Your Dog Entertained When Home Alone...
How does your dog cope when left home alone? Do they wait patiently for your return, listening for the sound of the car on the drive, or the key in the lock? Do they become bored or even stressed and seek out some entertainment? Providing some entertainment for your dog when left alone will stimulate the brain, can reduce boredom and anxiety, and so reduce...
Will Dog Training Break Your Dog's Spirit?...
I was speaking with a woman the other day who was concerned that training her dog might "break her spirit". Her dog is loving and funny, and she didn't want to do anything that would change that. I don't blame her. I wouldn't want to break my dog's spirit, or change the quirks and idiosyncrasies which give my dog his personality. This is a common concern am...
How Does A Dog's Nose Work?...
You know your dog can smell its treats before they've even reached the bowl, but just how does a dog's nose work? Simply put, dog noses are way more powerful than our human ones. They also use a lot more brain power to sniff out things that we can't smell. Here's a look at how your dog's nose is perfectly designed for Man's Best Friend. Size Matters Dogs h...
Helping A Dog Who Has Lost A Friend...
It is important for dog owners to understand that dogs actually grieve the loss of other dogs. The grief occurs to varying degrees, depending on the bonds built over time together. Some dogs will actually refuse to eat. Some suffer more dramatically and even try to escape, seemingly going in search for their lost friends. Some dogs seem to actually understa...
Muzzle Training Your Dog...
There was a time when muzzles were considered the sign of a dangerous dog. Fitting a muzzle was a last resort for owners who could not trust their dog not to attack other dogs and/or people. Although muzzles are much more widely used these days for many and various reasons other than aggression, owners are often reluctant to use a muzzle as they feel that it...
Easter Holidays...
It's that time of year again. The shops are full of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns in preparation for Easter weekend, many of us are looking to have a nice long weekend away from work, spending time with family, friends and our dogs. For children, Easter is a time of treats, egg hunts, chocolate bunnies and much more. For adults, also, Easter eggs can be...
Dogs Teaching Dogs...
Just like older brothers and sisters teach their younger siblings, so too do dogs - both good and bad habits! As parents, we generally have more time to spend with the older child since at that point they are the only child. This often happens with dogs. Many dog owners spend a lot of time teaching the older dog how to fit into the family. You hopefully hav...
Prepare Your Dog For A Visit To The Veterinarian...
Visiting your veterinarian is essential to keeping your dog healthy and happy, and it is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. However, a routine checkup can sometimes be distressing to our canine companions. When you consider what a vet visit entails, you can begin to appreciate why your dog may become so overwhelmed and (sometimes) hard to c...
Why Retractable Leads Can Be Dangerous?...
Many of us enjoy taking our dogs for a daily walk so they can explore different sights and smells and stay mentally and physically stimulated. What you may not realise is the lead you use can dramatically affect how your dog walks on a lead. Retractable leads are quite popular mainly because pet parents think these leads will give their dogs a little extra f...
Why Breed Matters?...
As dog trainers, we are often asked by pet parents what breed of dog they should get. Which is the hardest to raise? The most intelligent? The answer is always the same: it depends. It depends on what type of dog is best for you, your family and your lifestyle. Do you live in a small apartment? You might not want a Mastiff. Love to run long distances? Chan...
The Difference Between Loving and Spoiling Your Dog...
Do you love your dog? Of course, you do! If you're a Responsible Dog Owner, developing a loving relationship with your dog based on trust and respect is essential for its emotional and psychological health. People LOVE their dogs . They are non-judgmental. They don't care about how much money we have or how much stuff we own. They don't care what we look l...