Adopting a rescue dog can be a hugely rewarding experience, and the companionship, friendship, trust, and devotion of a dog is a...

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...

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...

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...

Your dog’s behaviour when fireworks go off may appear irrational, and maybe even at times extreme. The noise, flashes and smell of...

On my website I use terms such as ‘… positive, force free, ethical and science-based methods…’   And my blogs cover… ‘ Emotions, Body...

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...

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...

Enrichment is meeting an animals needs to allow them to perform species typical behaviour in a healthy safe and appropriate way....

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...

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...

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...

Recall is a vital skill for all dogs, allowing them freedom to express natural doggy behaviour and use up energy, whilst keeping them...