Resource Guarding in Dogs

Cavapoo laying on floor, playful with mouth open

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…

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Why does my dog bark so much?

Barking Chihuahua on a grass verge next to water

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…

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What about punishment in dog training?

A Japanese Spitz sat on the sofa being told "no" by a human, a humans finger is signalling to the dog.

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…

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Success Stories : In house fighting

2 Golden Retrievers sitting together in a field in the sunshine

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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Can we prevent aggression in dogs?

White and brown Jack Russell terrier dog growling and snarling with whale eye and ears pinned back at camera

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…

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The Problem With Teenagers

Kerry Blue Terrier climbing up on owners leg, owner has bare feet, stood in a field

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…

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Why your dog may not take treats in training

A dog with a dog treat, a human hand handing the dog the treat

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…

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