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Things They Didn’t Tell You
Why dogs pull on the lead, and how to stop it!
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!
Why a doggy door could be making your dogs behaviour worse!
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?
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
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!
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…
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?
4 Ways to easily become more consistent in your dogs training
Being consistent in your dogs behaviour training has lots of benefits, but the biggest and most important one is that it will speed up your dogs learning. It’s not easy being consistent, but here are my best tips for easily…
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…
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…