Socialisation
Is 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 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 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding puppy biting : a guide for new owners
Puppy biting : A guide for new owners Posted on 1st August 2023 Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting yet terrifying time. Often the visions of cuddling up with your new bundle of fluff go out of the window as your puppy turns into a land shark! Puppy biting is a normal…
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…
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