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My collections of articles and blogs, mostly related to dog behaviour and training. Find tips, guides, opinion and advice. Solving Dog Behaviour and Training Problems since 2004. Focusing on restoring balance and calm. I work privately with you, and your dog, to resolve all your canine behaviour and rehabilitation problems.
Good doggie blog
5d ago
The role of management in dog behaviour training is so often understated or shrugged off as avoidance. But there are some excellent reasons why it should take centre stage in […]
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2w ago
With the night drawing in, many of us are now being forced to walk our dogs in the dark. But, doing it safely, and comfortably, may not be quite as […]
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2w ago
If you’re thinking about bringing a new puppy into your home, this is undoubtedly an exciting time for you. There’s a plethora of advice online about how to choose a […]
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1M ago
When your dog goes through the trauma of of a dog attack, it doesn’t just effect them. Whether you were there, or not, it’s very possible that you are also […]
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1M ago
If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in loads of effort with your dog’s behaviour training but not seeing the results you hoped for, you’re not alone. It can be […]
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2M ago
Every unpleasant experience has the potential to cause trauma in dogs. Find out why some bad experiences have lasting effects and some don’t in this latest blog! Gazelle don’t suffer […]
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3M ago
A lovely client of mine recently brought up a situation with her dog that’s so typical it could be any of my clients, and many different kinds of problem. In […]
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3M ago
Loose lead training is something that many seem to struggle with, here are 6 things you can do today that will improve your dogs loose lead training. Check them out…
1.Stop waiting for your dog to sit!
I don’t know how this started, especially as your goal, and your dogs goal, is to keep moving. Asking your dog to sit when they pull on the lead is not going to help them learn to walk on a loose lead. It’s actually quite confusing to your dog. It would be far better to start moving again when the lead slackens, after all, isn’t that the point of it?! So, instead, when the lead tightens, stop an ..read more
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4M ago
When a small dog acts like they have something to make up for because of their small size we sometimes call it small dog syndrome. This dog is often perceived as being quite bossy, over protective, and stubborn! They might snap at other dogs, steal their balls or treats, and guard their owners! But, is small dog syndrome really a thing? Or is it just a myth?
It’s in the genes
If your dog is showing reactive or anxiety related behaviours, it might be actually be in his genes! The National Centre for Biotechnology Information did a little research on the idea. Not surprisingly, they found that s ..read more
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5M ago
We all want a great bond with our dogs. But why is it important, and how do you go about creating a lasting bond with your dog?
Why do dogs need to bond with their humans?
I can answer this question two ways; on a deeper level I can talk about bonding in terms of survival. Dogs are not born with the skills to care for or protect themselves, and neither are any mammals, including humans. As mammals, we have a lot to learn before we are considered fully capable adults. This means that as we grow up we are decreasingly dependent on others for our survival. The bond we form with those that care fo ..read more