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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…
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…
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…
Less is more when you have a hyperactive dog!
When you have a hyperactive dog, it’s easy to find yourself rushing around as you attempt to keep them entertained, happy, and calm. But sometime, doing less is more effective than doing more. Here are three ways you can do…
Motivating Dog Behaviour
People often tell me their dogs aren’t motivated by anything, and often that is true. Thankfully, there are things we can do to improve our dogs motivation. When we do, we can see their acceptance of rewards, and their behaviour,…
Recall; an essential skill for every dog!
It’s not uncommon these days, to think of recall as being a non-urgent cue that we’ll teach our dog at some point. With the increase in popularity of extendable leads and long lines it has felt even more optional. But…
5 Ways to get the most out of our dogs walk
We are taking our dogs for their walks anyway, why not make the most of them. So, here are five ways we can get the most out of our dogs walks that will also benefit their confidence and mental health.
Neutering your Dog: The Pros and Cons
There is a lot of confusion about whether neutering is a good idea or not. Even our trusted vets can’t seem to agree. So, here are my pro’s and con’s to neutering your dog. Hopefully, you can make your own…