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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…
We all want a great bond with our dogs. But why is it important, and how do you go about creating a lasting bond with your dog?
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…
How a big, bouncy, dope of a puppy, changed my life forever and made me the accidental dog behaviourist!
In dog behaviour training, it’s really easy focus on what we don’t want! When people get in touch with me they often tell me all the things they wish their dog would stop doing. Whether that is to stop barking,…
You can use a clicker in lots of ways. If you’ve had a consultation with me, or been on my clicker masterclasses, you’ll already know of quite a few. In this blog, I am talking about Shaping and Capturing, and…
Frustration is a growing problem for our pet dogs. All our dogs suffer with frustration to some degree; it’s kind of inevitable when we don’t speak the same language. But when it gets out of hand, it can be a…
Everyone has different opinions when it comes to using treats in dog behaviour training. Some believe you can’t treat too much and will give them out freely. Others feel like you shouldn’t need a treat for the dog to behave…
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…
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…
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…