Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
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Blogs, topics and useful advice and information all about dogs. I'm Jo, and I'm an ABTC accredited positive reward dog trainer who's absolutely nuts about helping you understand your dog, so you can solve whatever doggy problems brought you here.
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
1M ago
Protecting our dogs, and the public is a big responsibility and there are over 20 pieces of legislation covering our pets = how many of the following dog laws are you aware of? Hot of the press and new in 2024 is the pet abduction bill – culprits can get up to 5 years ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
2M ago
Separation Anxiety Training – setting your dog up for success You may be tempted to dive straight into walking out of the door when you embark on your separation anxiety training, but this is likely to be doomed from the start. It’s fantastic that you have now made the commitment to help your ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
2M ago
Enjoying the heat? Like us, some of our dogs do, some don’t. My girl loves nothing better than to hang out in the garden on any dry day, and trying to keep her indoors is a right royal pain. What can I do? Well, I’m giving her access to the garden I have lots of ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
4M ago
No! No! No!
This innocuous 2 letter word that is most ‘recommended’ by other owners in social media groups, old style dog trainers and honestly the most natural thing for us to say in a panic. I see so often ‘just tell them no’ – as if our dogs are expected to understand every nuance and variation of the situation and be able to pick out the one thing that you actually mean, and decipher what they should be doing instead. Complicated – heh?
But what do we actually mean?
Right and wrong is a human concept, we have laws, and guilt feelings. Dogs just ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
7M ago
It was science appreciation day last week, and in all good research, the commentary was delayed until I had the full story!
Science backs a lot of dog training – the good, the bad and the outdated. And it can be challenging to work out if your potential new trainer is just spouting some terminology to you, or do the really truly understand it?
There are two main pieces of science that trainers and behaviourists refer to, and a lot of misinterpretation or changes of understanding that has happened along the way, as well as more research into the topics that have changed the impact of them ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
9M ago
Scent detection for pet dogs, and why they all love it
What is scent detection training for pets?
We teach our dogs to hunt for a specific target scent, and get prizes for finding it.
Most dogs find their way through their noses, and it taps into their natural instincts to give them pleasure. It also lowers their heart rate so its perfect for all dogs, especially the nervous or reactive ones.
It can be done indoors or outside, and ideal for all ages and mobility levels.
It’s my girl’s favourite game, and it tires her out much more than any physical exercise, as it uses a larger part of the ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
9M ago
Rescue Dogs – labels and myths busted
Tom Candy, CCAB, is the Senior Training & Behaviour Advisor for Dogs Trust, and has extensive experience with shelter dogs and rehoming charities.
We talk about what the label of rescue can mean, or even hinder for our dogs, and some myths busted about these dogs that have ended up needing a new home.
We also chat about the great work that the staff can do for these dogs to make their life a bit better, and therefore able to get rehomed quicker.
Find out more about his work on his facebook page Simplifying Shelter Behaviour https://www.facebook.com ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
10M ago
What does the ban on the XL bully mean?
The XL Bully has been added to the Breed Specific Legislation under the Dangerous Dog Act.
But what does this mean, what do owners have to do, and is it really going to work?
I give my thoughts on this new addition to the legislation, and what I think would be better instead….
Get in touch if you need help with muzzle training or lead walking your dog.
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The post Podcast – Ep 33 – XL Bullies and the ban first appeared on Pippin Pet Dog Training ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
1y ago
Will letting them on my bed cause separation anxiety?
This is such a common dilemma for dog owners, and especially those that are worried that if their dog sleeps on their bed, they may cause the separation anxiety.
Let me dispel some myths here, and say that if you want your dog on your bed, go for it!
You’re more likely to trigger or exasperate separation anxiety if you shut your dog downstairs and leave them to cry all night.
Have a listen here, and also my tips on how to move your dog from your bed to their own if that is what you are wanting to do.
To work 1-2-1 with me, just get ..read more
Pippin Pet Dog Training blog
1y ago
What does this actually mean? Not ever going out?
When we train for separation anxiety, for best progress and results, we don’t want your dog to get distressed again and this means to never leave them longer than they can currently cope with.
However, you do need to go out so this is where you create a village of helpers to sit with your dog for every time you pop away.
Hassle – yes, but….. just think that in the future you won’t need them at all as your dog will be much happier and settled home alone as you have taught them to feel safe when left in the house without you.
It really is one ..read more