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Anxiety
Do dogs need rules and boundaries?
Trainers talk about dogs needing rules and boundaries all the time. Aversive and balanced trainers tell us we need them because they make our dogs compliant and submissive. They use them as an excuse to punish dogs. I think dogs…
Recovering from the trauma of a dog attack: Helping yourself, to better help your dog!
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 experiencing the effects of trauma as a result of your…
Trauma in dogs: Why some bad experiences have lasting effects and some don’t!
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!
Small Dog Syndrome – is it really a thing?
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…
Your dog isn’t being naughty: What’s really behind problem dog behaviour?
There are many reasons a dog might be offering unwanted behaviour. But intentionally being naughty isn’t one of them. In this blog I am going to talk about what’s really behind problem dog behaviour? And it isn’t too many cuddles…
How traumatic experiences change the way we approach dog behaviour problems
If you have struggled to solve a behaviour problem with your dog, it might be that there is some trauma getting in the way. In this latest blog, I am going to talk a little about what trauma is and…
Frustration in dogs: Could a new toy be the answer?
Frustration is a growing problem for our pet dogs. All our dogs suffer with frustration to some degree; it’s kind of inevitable when we don’t speak the same language. But when it gets out of hand, it can be a…
Reactive Behaviour in Dogs
Do you have a reactive dog? You have a reactive dog if your dog behaves disproportionately, or in an extreme way, towards a particular trigger or situation. This could mean he is also over excited, anxious or aggressive. But whatever…
What anxious and reactive behaviour is really trying to tell us!
There are plenty of people out there that will tell you that you shouldn’t avoid things your dog is scared of. That if you “give in” to them you are somehow rewarding their fearful reaction. In this blog, I will…
Does your dog know all the tricks, but just won’t do them!
It’s not uncommon for a dog to come to me that knows all their tricks but won’t, or can’t, do them in real life. They can sit, stay, recall and walk on a loose lead perfectly in class and at…
Dog behaviours you can’t see, and what to do about them
In the world of dog behaviour it is easy to focus on the unwanted behaviour we can see. After all its stuff like barking, cowering, lunging, or pulling that we want to stop. But there are other kinds of dog…
Dog Barking: Noise pollution or necessary communication?
Dog barking, and other forms of vocalisation, are natural behaviours for our dogs. It is one of four methods dogs use to communicate with each other. The others are Scent, Body Language and Touch. We hate to listen to it,…