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Preventing Reactivity in Young Dogs: Key Strategies for Success
Reactivity in dogs can be a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.
Understanding and Managing Predatory Behaviours in Dogs Through Play
Behaviours that are rehearsed are more likely to occur in the future. This is true.
Strengthening Your Bond: Avoid These Common Mistakes with Your Dog
Improving your relationship with your dog isn’t just about spending more time together or providing treats.
Understanding Sudden Behavioural Changes in Dogs: The Importance of Veterinary Checks
As a dog owner, witnessing a sudden change in your dog’s behaviour can be alarming.
Rethinking Treats: How to Train Your Dog Even When They Refuse Food on Walks
A common concern among dog owners is that their dog doesn’t eat food on walks. How can we train a dog that doesn’t take food?!
Debunking Myths: Why Positive Reinforcement Might Not Be Working for Your Dog
We’ve all come across the statement: “positive reinforcement doesn’t work for all dogs.” This belief is often accompanied by the notion that certain breeds require a “heavy hand”…
Does exercise increase reactivity?
Exercise is a debated subject in the dog world – should we be giving our dogs more exercise? Does too much exercise cause problems? Here are my thoughts.
Dog friendly spaces aren’t for all dogs, and that’s ok
It is pretty great how much more dog friendly our society is becoming, and how dogs are allowed in a greater variety of places than they ever were before. However, not all dogs are going to enjoy accompanying you everywhere, and that’s ok: it’s no failure!
Expectations vs. reality: settling
Many times we get a dog and expect them to fit into our lives seamlessly and be content sharing all of our activities with us. But sometimes those expectations may not be realistic straight off the bat, and a lot of work may go into giving our dogs the tools that they need in order to be able to partake in such activities. Especially settling.
All about puppy socialisation!
The 8–12-week stage is critical for a puppy’s social development, and not only will proper socialisation give your dog the best chances of growing up into a behaviourally sound adult, but it will also help prevent potential problems from developing later down the line. However, in order to truly reap the benefits of a socialisation programme, we must be smart about how we do things.