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My name is Peter Hargreaves, and I train dogs, I am a modern canine trainer and behaviourist, and my dog training system is inspired by nearly 35 years of experience which encompasses history, education, life experience, politics, and practicality. Welcome to my dog & puppy training blog to check out for dog training tips and tricks.
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Does your dog urinate on the furniture or walls of your house?
Urine marking is a normal, instinctive dog behaviour, most often in males, particularly unneutered males, but sometimes in females as well. Dogs generally mark on vertical surfaces, and it may be just a few drops. Your dog can relieve himself outside and then still come in and mark. It’s not a house-training issue as much as a territorial one.
Dogs that mark are not trying to tell us that they’re in charge, and they don’t do it out of spite or anger. It’s more like a calling card that says, “I was here”. Marking is generally a sig ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
The RSPCA And Your Rights To Refuse Them Access
The Law and the RSPCA
By Dr.Barry Peachey LLB(Hons), LLM, Ph.D., FCollP, MBAE, ACIArb, FETC
I had been approached by a number of dog people, and by fellow professional members of the Academy, and asked to clear up a number of misconceptions about the RSPCA and the law that appear to be widely held and indeed publicly fostered by the Society itselfThe
RSPCA is a charity.
The Inspectorate is NOT a public law enforcement body.
Society Inspectors have NO special legal powers whatsoever.
  ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Taking a reactive dog for a walk is hell for most people.
The second your dog sees another dog he’ll start barking, growling, lunging and pulling you into the road.
In fact, it has now gotten to the point where you consider not taking the dog for a walk at all. Or, maybe you’re well beyond that stage. And now, you and your dog just sit at home in the hope that another dog doesn’t walk past the window.
Worse still, your dog’s reactivity is so out of control, you can’t cope anymore, and you have considered parting ways with your otherwise-lovable four-legged friend.
If this nightmare is all too ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Aggression Against Humans and Other Dogs
Aggression
I think it is prudent to point out that aggression is rarely cured by just training.
Training classes are fine for obedience, but not aggression.
Aggression is the realm of the behaviourist.
Make sure you employ a behaviourist, that is well versed and an expert in this area of behaviour.
Remedial classes can be used, once the triggers and types of aggression are known, and when you have a workable program to follow.
Once you have worked through that program. Then depending on the aggression, a well run remedial class can help with desensitis ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Does your dog urinate on the furniture or walls of your house?
Urine marking is a normal, instinctive dog behaviour, most often in males, particularly unneutered males, but sometimes in females as well. Dogs generally mark on vertical surfaces, and it may be just a few drops. Your dog can relieve himself outside and then still come in and mark. It’s not a house-training issue as much as a territorial one.
Dogs that mark are not trying to tell us that they’re in charge, and they don’t do it out of spite or anger. It’s more like a calling card that says, “I was here”. Marking is generally a sig ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
For many dog owners, the thought of a stroll around the block with their canine companion can be enough to slump back in the chair and read the newspaper instead.
When in the outside world and away from the comforts of home some dogs get overexcited or fearful. And, overexcitement and fear can lead to unwanted behaviours, such as excessive sniffing, reactivity towards other dogs, and even dog-to-human aggression.
A structured dog walk can help your dog overcome many behavioural issues. And, it can have a positive impact on your relationship with your dog.
What is a structured dog walk ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
The RSPCA And Your Rights To Refuse Them Access
The Law and the RSPCA
By Dr.Barry Peachey LLB(Hons), LLM, Ph.D., FCollP, MBAE, ACIArb, FETC
I had been approached by a number of dog people, and by fellow professional members of the Academy, and asked to clear up a number of misconceptions about the RSPCA and the law that appear to be widely held and indeed publicly fostered by the Society itselfThe
RSPCA is a charity.
The Inspectorate is NOT a public law enforcement body.
Society Inspectors have NO special legal powers whatsoever.
  ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Taking a reactive dog for a walk is hell for most people.
The second your dog sees another dog he’ll start barking, growling, lunging and pulling you into the road.
In fact, it has now gotten to the point where you consider not taking the dog for a walk at all. Or, maybe you’re well beyond that stage. And now, you and your dog just sit at home in the hope that another dog doesn’t walk past the window.
Worse still, your dog’s reactivity is so out of control, you can’t cope anymore, and you have considered parting ways with your otherwise-lovable four-legged friend.
If this nightmare is all too ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Aggression Against Humans and Other Dogs
Aggression
I think it is prudent to point out that aggression is rarely cured by just training.
Training classes are fine for obedience, but not aggression.
Aggression is the realm of the behaviourist.
Make sure you employ a behaviourist, that is well versed and an expert in this area of behaviour.
Remedial classes can be used, once the triggers and types of aggression are known, and when you have a workable program to follow.
Once you have worked through that program. Then depending on the aggression, a well run remedial class can help with desensiti ..read more
Dog Harmony | Puppy Training Tips
1y ago
Are Our Positive Only Dog Behaviourists and Trainers Killing with Kindness
Without going into too much detail, most behavioural work, and some obedience training falls under the heading of operant conditioning. In operant conditioning, there are four very strong consequences.
Something Good can start or be presented, so behaviour increases = Positive Reinforcement
Something Good can end or be taken away, so behaviour decreases = Negative Punishment
Something Bad can start or be presented, so behaviour decreas ..read more