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Caroline
I have more than 15 years experience solving all kinds of canine behaviour problems, at home and in rescue. A bad experience with a old fashioned dog trainer inspired me to learn more about dog behaviour, and it is because of him, that I wall never use harsh methods when training and rehabilitating dogs.
I work privately with clients in Dundee and the surrounding area with dogs of all ages, breeds and issues including anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity.
In 2009 I was proud to publish a book about dog behaviour and training. How to be the Perfect Pack Leader (by Caroline Jenkins) remains popular today and a follow up is expected very shortly.
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…
Ignoring attention seeking behaviour: Why “ignoring” has become a dirty word and how to use it well!
If you are working on attention seeking behaviour, there’s a very good chance you’ve been advised to ignore it at some point. But should we be ignoring our dogs? It feels so alien, and rude. But, if used correctly, there…
How to break, and make, new habits in dog behaviour training
When it comes to habits, dogs are the same as us. When a behaviour is repeated frequently enough, it becomes instinctive. So how do we break, and make, new habits in dog behaviour training?
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…
Why your dog’s behaviour training stopped working!
Like many people, you may once have been (and if you are reading this, probably still are!) the owner of a dog with behaviour problems. But, you made the decision that you have struggled for long enough and got help.…
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…
Three Years On: The impact lockdown had on our dogs confidence and socialisation skills
Lockdown didn’t just affect us, it also impacted the way our dogs socialise, and for some the effect has been profound. Our older dogs have coped pretty well, but those born during lockdown have felt the impact the most. In…
Don’t give up on your reactive dog just yet
If you ever thought about giving up on your reactive dog behaviour training, I don’t blame you. It’s a frustrating job at the best of times. In this blog, I will delve into the intricate realm of reactive behaviour and…
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,…
Fun or function? Why dogs ignore some training cues and gladly do others
If you’ve ever wondered why your dog will gladly give you a high five, but struggles with watch me, or recall. Here’s one reason why dogs ignore some training cues, that you might not have considered!
Does your dog speak dog?
…and does he really need to? Does your dog speak dog? It should be perfectly natural for a dog to be able to communicate with his own kind. But more and more often, dogs are lacking the skills they need…