Is your dog stressed ?
Dogs are more part of our household and social activities than ever before and we unwittingly place more demands on them, without teaching them how to cope and adapt.
My neighbour’s BARKING dog
What to do about the neighbour’s dog that barks incessantly? I frequently get frantic calls from owners that have received complaints and from neighbours who want to know what they can do about next door’s barking dog.
How to stop your dog from jumping up
Dogs can jump up for many reasons and just ignoring the behaviour to try and stop it will not be effective. We have to teach the dog what he should be doing instead.
It’s Mine! a.k.a Resource Guarding
Does your dog growl, snarl, lunge, airsnap or try to bite you when you approach his bed, food bowl, person or toy? Here are some pointer to help you resolve his resource guarding.
Introducing a new dog to a resident dog Featured
Successful introductions depends a lot on each dog’s previous experiences with other dogs and how well the first introduction goes. Every effort should be made to set things up to ensure…
Getting a Puppy?
Getting a puppy can be the most exciting thing to do, but there are many factors to consider beforehand.
I’m really going to bite you now! Featured
Bites hardly ever happen “out of nowhere”. There are numerous body language signals that dogs exhibit before they bite. Just knowing a few of these can help keep you safe.
Teach your dog to file her own nails
Some dogs really find the experience of nail trimming terrifying, either due to a bad experience or just that it feels ‘weird’. This is unique and fun technique to try and keep their nails short
Children and Dogs
Here are some very important pointers for parents to teach their children about how to safely interact with their own family dog or a dog the might meet at the beach or park.
The Issue with Choke Chains
For those of you who know me or have been to my training know how passionate I am about not using choke/check chains (or prong or e-collars).
The benefits of touching your dog Featured
Close social interaction between people and dogs results in a cascade of circulating endorphins and oxytocin, that mediates pleasure, affiliative emotions and social attachment.
Housetraining a puppy or newly acquired dog
With clear, consistent and positive training techniques, house training a puppy and newly acquired adult dog, can be achieved in just a few weeks.