When choosing a force-free dog trainer, there are several important reasons to consider. Force-free training emphasizes positive reinforcement and avoids the use of punishment or aversive techniques. Here are the top reasons for choosing a force-free dog trainer ?Ethical and humane approach Force-free training focuses on promoting the well-being and mental health of dogs. It avoids the use of physical force, pain, intimidation, or fear-based methods. This approach aligns with the principles of animal welfare and promotes a positive and respectful relationship between the dog and the trainer ..read more

Within my behaviour consultations I will use analogies to help the care giver relate to their dog’s emotional experience. Analogies can often lead the guardians to having light bulb moments enabling them to understand their dog better and to have more patience and empathy for their dog’s behaviour. Even though another being’s behaviour is incredibly complex by using simple analogies can help humans to relate to another species emotions. Emotions signal behaviour output. Embedded behaviours can take time to change whether human or dog. I utilise a few different scenario’s and I find they work ..read more

Why Choose Barking’s Bites Natural Treats? No Additives, Flavours or Preservatives None of our treats contain any additives, flavours or preservatives that you will find in other store bought products. So how do we preserve freshness and quality? All of our dog snacks are air dried using a natural process to remove any moisture from the product. Removing the moisture does two things: Hardens the treat which allows for a longer chewing process. Bacteria grows on moisture. Removing the moisture means there is no where for bacteria to grow, which therefore means the products stay fresh for long ..read more

Top Tips on Choosing the Best Veterinary Practice When looking to register your pet at a Veterinary Practice your choice need not only be based on the most local option to where you live. There are other aspects you can research in gaining the most suitable health care for your much-loved pet. Whether a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile. What sort of animal you care for may influence your decision of vet care. Practices can offer specialisms in certain species and can specialize in specific areas of animal health. In the unfortunate event of an emergency location is important, within a thirty-minu ..read more

We all want the best for our dogs and feeding the most appropriate food which is packed with wholesome ingredients benefits your dog’s physical and mental wellbeing for life. Poor quality foods contain a large quantity of carbohydrate filler ingredients of no nutritional content for the dog, they may also contain artificial flavourings and colour additives and can be high in sugars and preservatives. The protein content percentage may look correct on the bag but what is the protein made up of? Often these can be of low value proteins made up of meat derivatives rather than quality meats, poul ..read more

Benefits of Dog Grooming Regular grooming not only keeps your dog looking and smelling great it can help with your dog’s overall wellbeing and health.  Regardless of coat type, whether single or double, long or short, woolly or wiry all dogs require grooming Smelling gorgeous and being clean Smelling great and having a clean dog is big plus for the owner’s nose and keeping their homes clean, but it’s important that the most appropriate shampoo is used for the individual dog as not all dogs have the same type of skin and some dogs can be sensitive to certain products Keeping the crawlies ..read more

Think about the pace and excitement of agility – but with a gentler flowing course that doesn’t involve any jumping – and that’s Hoopers! The courses consist of a series of hoops, barrels and tunnels. There are no tight turns or high-impact obstacles that can cause repetitive strain injuries in dogs. Unlike agility where you run the course with your dog, the long-term goal of Hoopers is to distance handle everything. This means the owner stands still as the dog is directed around the course through hand signals and verbal cues. Why is it so popular? The main reason – it’s fun! Lots of do ..read more

  All dog’s thrive when using their incredible noses. Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than humans, these superpower noses can sniff out a teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic sized swimming pools, medical detection dogs can alert to the scent of low sugar levels in their owners sweat, dogs’ can detect certain cancers and even alert on the Covid19 virus being present.  Dogs can help us locate people, dead or alive and can even locate a decaying body under water via the odour. Sniffing is an innate and fundamental activity for every dog. Sniffing is more than simply enrichment it’s at ..read more

There are many myths amongst owners and professionals around why dogs suffer with clinical separation anxiety and isolation distress, none of which have been scientifically proven and in fact researched case studies has now bought to light many of pre-thought notions can be dispelled. Here are a few of the common myths busted Myth 1: The owner has caused their dog to have separation anxiety The owner has spoilt their dog allowing him to sleep on the bed and giving him too much love. There is no evidence to prove that a dog that is loved too much will have separation anxiety. If this were true ..read more

During the last two years the pandemic has put many restrictions on our day to day lives and has taken an element of choice away from us that we previously may have taken for granted. Everything changed and limitations were put upon our lifestyle and there was an uncertainty to our health and wellbeing. It affected whether we were allowed to go out or not, who we were allowed to interact with, whether we were allowed physical contact or not and when, whether or how we worked or travelled. When restrictions gradually began to lift, we were instructed to wear things to cover our faces and to san ..read more