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There are several things we need we need to consider when we are working through a rehabilitation plan with an anxious or reactive dog. How we handle the main event is actually only one part of it. So, in this…
In this blog I want to talk about a subject that many of my clients struggle with. That is how to socialise a dog that exhibits reactive or aggressive behaviour. This is something that a lot of people struggle with…
Often training plans focus on changing a specific behaviour, but I think this can be a mistake. A calm dog is rarely a challenging dog, so it makes sense to focus on achieving a calm mind as opposed to chasing…
I often get asked by dog owners to help them stop their dogs from barking at the window cleaner. It’s a question that pops up frequently, and understandably so – having your dog barking non-stop while someone is cleaning the…
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…
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…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in loads of effort with your dog’s behaviour training but not seeing the results you hoped for, you’re not alone. It can be incredibly frustrating to work tirelessly and still feel like you’re…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…