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Dog behaviour and the importance of choices.
Most dogs lead lives mainly controlled by people… when and what they eat, when and where they walk, when they can go outside, where they...
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Mar 285 min read
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Do I need a trainer or behaviourist…what is the difference?
Basically … Trainers teach you and your dog how TO DO  something. Behaviourists support you and your dog to  NOT do  something. There...
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Feb 234 min read
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Teenage tearaways
Dogs reach adolescence or teenage stage around 8-12 months. This can vary depending on dogs breed and size, with most dogs reaching full...
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Feb 145 min read
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Understanding and Supporting a Rescue dog
Adopting a rescue dog can be a hugely rewarding experience, and the companionship, friendship, trust, and devotion of a dog is a...
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Jan 169 min read
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How dogs 'see' the world - the power of the nose
Dogs can detect up to a trillionth  of a gram of scent.  “A dog’s sense of smell is … so sensitive that (dogs can) detect the...
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Jan 44 min read
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A Waggy Christmas
Christmas and the build up to the day can be a whirlwind of activity and excitement, but for dogs it can be a stressful and even...
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Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Supporting an older dog
Watching your dog grow old is never easy, but with the right type of care and support you can help them stay happy and healthy. When is a...
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Nov 9, 20248 min read
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Helping your dog cope with fireworks
Your dog’s behaviour when fireworks go off may appear irrational, and maybe even at times extreme. The noise, flashes and smell of...
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Oct 27, 20245 min read
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Why I use certain training and support methods.
On my website I use terms such as ‘… positive, force free, ethical and science-based methods…’  And my blogs cover… ‘ Emotions, Body...
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Aug 17, 20245 min read
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Dog emotions – how they can affect training and behaviour.
Picture from Freepik.com There is often much debate on whether a dog’s have emotions that are similar to ours. I’m sure very dog owner...
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Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Talking dog 'language'.
Dogs can’t tell us directly what they are thinking, what their intentions are, or how they are feeling. They do, however, give us a lot...
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Jul 27, 20246 min read
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Enrichment - What is it?... What is the point?
Enrichment is meeting an animals needs to allow them to perform species typical behaviour in a healthy safe and appropriate way....
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Jun 24, 20248 min read
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Understanding reactive behaviour in dogs.
Reactive behaviour in dogs is often displayed as barking and lunging, but it can also take many other forms such as jumping up, or what...
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May 29, 20248 min read
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Basic new puppy guide
The guidance offered below is a basic outline to considerations with a new pup. Your breeder or Vet are the best placed to offer you any...
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May 8, 20249 min read
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Basic guidance to start Loose lead walking.
Loose lead walking is not about walking at heel, but a relaxed enjoyable walk for all. When a dog is pulling on the lead, they are often...
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May 4, 20247 min read
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Basic guidance to start Recall support.
Recall is a vital skill for all dogs, allowing them freedom to express natural doggy behaviour and use up energy, whilst keeping them...
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May 4, 20247 min read
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