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Dog Behaviour
Assessing Behaviour for Dog Training
No two dogs are the same, so I will always take time in assessing behaviour properly before dog training can begin. The initial assessment will usually take between 45-60 minutes. Mostly it will involve us chatting, whilst watching your dog…
Choosing a Resilient Puppy: Essential Insights for Prospective Dog Owners
If you’re thinking about bringing a new puppy into your home, this is undoubtedly an exciting time for you. There’s a plethora of advice online about how to choose a puppy and what to look for when talking to a…
Small Dog Syndrome – is it really a thing?
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…
Creating a lasting bond with your dog
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?
Your dog isn’t being naughty: What’s really behind problem dog behaviour?
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…
How traumatic experiences change the way we approach dog behaviour problems
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 to be proactive in your dogs behaviour training and get faster results
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,…
Frustration in dogs: Could a new toy be the answer?
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…
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?