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The Importance of Sleep in Managing Guarding and Aggressive Behaviours Blog – Copy
Everything you need to know about resource guarding in dogs Posted on 25th November 2024 Introduction Your dog stops eating and gives a low growl when you approach them. You notice they have stolen another sock and when they see you, they run off and hide with it. You try and move your dog off…
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The Importance of Sleep in Managing Guarding and Aggressive Behaviours Posted on 8th August 2024 Resource guarding and aggression is a significant concern for many of you. It can manifest in various forms, from growling and snapping to biting and attacking. While numerous factors contribute to aggressive behaviour in dogs, one often overlooked aspect is…
Read MoreResource Guarding – what can you ask your breeder to do?
Resource Guarding in Dogs : What can you ask your breeder to do? Posted on 12th February 2024 Puppies can learn to resource guard from as early as 4 weeks old when they are weaning and fully mobile. We know that puppies raised in poor conditions such as puppy farms or dirty environments are more…
Read MoreIs the Five Minute Rule of Exercise for Puppies Really Necessary?
Is the Five Minute Rule of Exercise for Puppies Really Necessary? Posted on 12th March 2024 There is lots of information for new puppy owners about exercise and how much your puppy should be doing. It can be very confusing so, let’s have a look at some facts and myths. Puppy development Puppies do not…
Read MoreResource Guarding in Dogs
Resource Guarding in Dogs Posted on 12th February 2024 Have you ever got defensive when your friend wanted to share your food? Did you ever shielded your test answers from someone who wanted to sneak a look? Have you ever stopped eating or eaten faster when your partner asks, “what you eatin’?” You may even…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Dogs Resource Guarding Food
How to Deal with Dogs Resource Guarding Food Posted on 1st February 2024 Resource guarding is generally defined as: using a level of aggression to keep another human or dog away from something in your possession which you deem valuable and don’t want to lose. Guarding can occur with food, toys, chews, space, the dog’s…
Read More5 reasons why your new puppy may have loose poos
5 reasons why your new puppy has loose poo Posted on 4th January 2024 I see lots of advice being given on social media about puppies having loose poo. Generally it goes along the lines of changing the food, trying no chicken and no grain. Whilst this may have “worked” for one dog, taking…
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreSuccess Stories : In house fighting
Success Stories : Fighting in the house Posted on 15th August 2023 Meet the boys! Monty and Max are 2 Golden Retrievers, both from a rescue abroad. Monty arrived last November and Max in June. The boys went for a walk and all seemed fine but on returning to the house, Monty attacked Max…
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