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Dog Behaviour
Dog mouthing and biting: One problem – three solutions
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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 dog mouthing and biting you’ll find the most common pieces of…
Why dogs pull on the lead, and how to stop it!
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There are various reasons a dog might pull on the lead, mostly it boils down to being rewarding, and it works. Here are three reasons why dogs pull on the lead, and what you can do about it!
Toilet training tips for dogs and puppies
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Housetraining a puppy is tricky business, it can be hard work and often takes longer than expected. Here are my top toilet training tips, for dogs and puppies, to get you off to the best start, or back on track!
Why a doggy door could be making your dogs behaviour worse!
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Many people get a doggy door installed to make their lives and training easier. But, all too often, they end up making things worse. Especially when it comes to house training, territorial, and hyperactive behaviour. Here’s why that happens, and…
Do dogs have spoons, and what happens if they run out?
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In mental health, spoon theory can be used to define the amount of mental energy we have to spend on daily tasks. But, can the same theory be applied to dogs? Here’s what I think…
Four stages of the behaviour training process
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Changing a behaviour is not the same as teaching new cues. With traditional cue training you can keep adding new skills and tricks for as long as you want to. Changing a behaviour is usually a process that has a…
Why dogs refuse food and what to do about it!
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Not all dogs will eat until they burst, some can actually appear quite picky. And some will actually refuse to eat their meals and treats all together at times. There are lots of reasons dogs refuse food. So, here are…
5 Dog behaviours you shouldn’t ignore
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Dogs are constantly communicating with us via their behaviour. Some messages are less urgent, but others should never be ignored. Here are 5 dog behaviours that you shouldn’t ignore in your dog!
No reward markers – what are they and could they be considered aversive?
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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
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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!
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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…
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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…