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If your dog ever appears to get grumpy or stubborn for no reason it’s likely they are suffering from ego depletion. Find out what that is and how it affects our dogs ability to learn and control impulses in my…
We all know we should stay calm(er) when walking a reactive dog but that’s easier said than done. Here’s why it’s important to manage our own anxiety, and a few ways to help!
Playtime serves a crucial role in a dog’s life, not only for exercise and bonding but also for tapping into their doggy instincts. Here’s how practicing hunting and fighting behaviors through play can reduce anxiety, satisfy their instincts, lead to…
Neutrality has different meanings depending on who you ask. So what is neutrality in dog behaviour and how can you get closer to achieving it?
Did you know…? There are at least nine types of separation related behaviour problems in dogs and they all have different solutions. Here’s what you should know before you start working with your dog.
Marci is such an inspiration. Coming all the way from Bulgaria at the end of 2022, she was a bag of nerves when she arrived. In the first few days she panicked, slipped her lead, and went missing for several…
The fight or flight response in dog behaviour is an automatic response to something that is, or is perceived to be, scary. When dogs become reactive to something, their flight or flight response has been triggered. Sometimes it’s referred to…
Behaviour sequences are pretty powerful things when it comes to dog training and behaviour. Dogs recognise them quickly and use them to predict outcomes – good and bad!
People often suggest you can reinforce a dogs anxious behaviour by showing sympathy, but is that true? And if you aren’t being sympathetic, does that mean you don’t care? There is a big difference between sympathy and empathy when it…
Many people tell me that their dogs feel guilty about stuff. Maybe they’ve come home to find something has been chewed or broken, or perhaps a little “gift” has been accidentally deposited in the hall! But, can you really trust…
Whether you call yourself pack leader, caregiver, dog mum/dad, or owner, today dogs need us to advocate for them more than ever before.