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No reward markers – what are they and could they be considered aversive?
No reward markers, or cues, are being used more and more in positive dog behaviour training. You might even be using them yourself without realising what they are. So what are they, and could they actually be considered aversive?
Humping: One Problem – Three Solutions
If you check the internet for advice about any dog behaviour problem you’ll find a selection of conflicting dog behaviour advice. It can’t all be right, can it? With humping you’ll find the most common piece of advice is redirection…
Four reasons you shouldn’t yell at your dog!
For years we’ve been taught to yell at our dogs when they do something wrong. Not only is it likely to be ineffective, but it could actually make some problems much worse. Here are four reasons why you shouldn’t yell…
Why I hate snuffle mats and slow feeders at meal times…
More and more dog owners are turning to enrichment toys to feed their dogs their meals. But when used incorrectly, they may create a bigger problem than they solve. Here is why I hate snuffle mats and slow feeders at…
5 Things Every Dog Should Know
…in my opinion! The pressure is on when you get a new dog to teach them as many tricks as possible. There is nothing wrong with that, but often more important things get missed out. Here are 5 things every…
The effects of “runners high” in dogs
If your dog is constantly being told off by other dogs just for saying hello. Or, he seems immune to normal social cues, he might be experiencing runners high. In my latest blog, we discover the effects of runners high…
What age should you start training your new puppy?
If you have recently picked up your pup you will be curious to know what age should you start training your new puppy? The truth is that they have already started learning new habits and behaviours and are keen to…
Eight benefits of dog play – not just for fun!
Playtime is not just a fun activity for our dogs! There are tons of ways play time benefits our dogs mental health, physical well being, and the bond we share. Here are eight benefits of dog play you might not…
Conflicting dog behaviour advice! One problem – three goals
If you check the internet for advice about any dog behaviour problem you’ll find a selection of conflicting dog behaviour advice. It can’t all be right, can it? Well, the difficulty is that they are all correct. It’s the behaviour…
Appealing to a dogs subconscious – one hidden benefit of clicker training!
There are two ways we make choices. We can make conscious decisions where we openly weigh up all the pros and cons and draw a conclusion. Or we make subconscious decisions. For these we let our gut instant take over…
5 Ways to improve your dogs resilience
Low resilience puts a dog at risk of developing behaviour problems because they aren’t able to bounce back from experiences. Here are 5 ways to improve a dogs mental health for greater resilience.
Five things you should know about unwanted dog barking!
Dogs bark for the same reason that people talk – because they have something to say! Understanding what that might be is the key to solving the problem of unwanted barking. Here are five things you should know about unwanted…