Pain related Aggression in Dogs Over the years of dealing with multiple behavioural issues involving aggression has taught me that when a normally friendly, sociable dog displays aggression in certain situations  this is quite often pain related. For example, small dogs who snarl and snap when they anticipate being picked up are often labelled as being “brats” or “spoiled” when they are actually suffering from undiagnosed spinal pain. Often the behaviour will vanish or vastly reduce in frequency and intensity after the dog receives medication for pain”. The following is an article which ..read more

Puppy (and Dog) Toilet Training PUPPY TOILET TRAINING GUIDE   Puppies are cute and fun but they are also hard work. There are many things that you need to do to raise a balanced and confident adult dog that is a pleasure to be around. Basic obedience training, socializing and of course toilet training. So, to help you get ahead, I have created this toilet training Blog that includes all the tricks and tips for successful toilet training… And the things to avoid. When you bring your new puppy home, toilet training might not be the first thing on your mind. Very often the usual daily rout ..read more

Separation Anxiety in Dogs. One of the greatest challenges for dog owners during 2020 is knowing what impact their dogs becoming familiar with them always being around is going to have when lockdown lifts and life gets back to normal Although a great opportunity to bond with your dog, spend time training, exercising and learning, how will the dog cope when you go back to work? If you recently got a puppy or rescue, they may never have been left alone. It is important you set your dog up for success for when the lockdown ends. If not, you may find when normal routines return, they will not be ..read more

Dogs and Children Dogs and children - is it cute? or is your dog trying to tell you something? These are quite scary statistics, with an underlying theme stating that most dog bite incidents occur within the home and the dog is known to the victim. I cannot comment on every dog bite that has occurred but the ones I am aware of often involve a dog that has been pushed to their limits by the behaviour of a child that has not been educated in how to interact with a dog. There are numerous videos on social media showing young children cuddling, climbing on and pulling and poking dogs, with the ..read more

   Puppy Socialisation - Its not just about dogs! Puppy Socialisation. For my first blog I thought I would start at the beginning - one of the most common training issues and one of the most important that I am asked my advice on – Puppy Socialisation. The majority of new puppy owners are aware of or know the importance of the term Puppy Socialisation – the clue is in the title and it seems like an easy enough task , you just take your new puppy out and expose him to new things such as other dogs.   Socialisation is so much more than that – it means learning how to live in an ..read more