Adolescent Dogs
Why does my dog bark so much?
Why does my dog bark so much? Posted on 16th November 2023 Barking dogs! They can be a proper nuisance, can’t they? If your dog is barking out and about, it can be really embarrassing. My dog barked loudly in the middle of a Christmas carol concert once! Persistent barking in the home drives…
Read MoreWhat about punishment in dog training?
What about punishment in dog training? Posted on 28th September 2023 I’m going to admit it… there are times in my life when I get stressed and frustrated. Sometimes, these feelings make me withdraw and need time on my own and other times, you may find me a little snappy and sharp. This can…
Read MoreCan we prevent aggression in dogs?
Preventing Aggression in Dogs : is it possible? Posted on 21st June 2023 Aggression from dogs towards humans is on the increase. Since the pandemic, its the most common problem I see with my behaviour cases (used to be reactive dogs). Recent events in South Wales have shown an increase of dog attacks on…
Read MorePlay like a dog – the under used relationship builder
Canine Play the Right Way aka Play Like A Dog Posted on 27th March 2023 Most evenings in our house, you will find us playing board games. Any visitors that we have must join in. We love it! They break the ice and also teaches us a lot about the people we are playing…
Read MoreThe Problem With Teenagers
The Problem with Teenagers Posted on 17th Feb 2023 Teenagers: love ’em or hate ’em, we have all been one. I don’t think I was a very pleasant one. Whilst I loved school, I really struggled with authority and feeling left out of stuff. My poor mum did not have an easy time with…
Read MoreThe 7 biggest mistakes you are making when walking your dog
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Are Making When Walking Your Dog Posted on 4th Jan 2023 Let’s start with a question: Are you walking your dog or going for a walk with them? It may sound like a silly question but the nuance is important. A walk may well be the highlight of your dog’s…
Read MoreWhy your dog may not take treats in training
5 reasons why your dog may not take treats in training Posted on 27th Sept 2022 One of the things I hear often is “my dog is not really treat motivated”. It always make me ask more questions as it is not usual for dogs to turn away the offer of something tasty. When I…
Read MoreNipping it in the bud
Nipping things in the bud (bad dog behaviours) Posted on 19th August 2022 If I had a pound……… The phrase “I just need to nip it in the bud” drives me mad Now, I may be wrong, but to me it implies that something unwanted just needs to be stopped, without any consideration of why…
Read MoreHot dogs – behaviour changes in hot weather
Hot Dogs – behaviour changes in hot weather Posted on 4th July 2022 At this time of year, our social media feeds are full of advice about not taking your dog out in hot weather. It’s crazy that we have to repeat this year in, year out as people still don’t get it, but I…
Read More4 things you can do to improve your recall today
4 ways you can improve your dog recall today Posted on 16th March 2022 It’s got to be one of the saddest things – having a dog who can’t run free for fear of what they may do. We’ve seen the potential disasters of not having a good recall. We laughed at “Fenton” and we…
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