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Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to find a 30-kg Labrador sprawled across your chest like a warm, drooling weighted blanket? Or maybe you’ve played the familiar game of “sleep Tetris” as your tiny Terrier…
ReadOestrogen, a vital hormone in female dogs, plays a key role in regulating reproductive cycles, growth, and even emotional balance. Removing oestrogen—whether through spaying, hormonal suppression, or health conditions such as ovarian disorders—can have significant impacts on a dog’s physical…
ReadBrooke Eshbach’s recent thesis, The Role of Genetics and the Environment on a Dog’s Behavior and its Application Toward Successfully Choosing a Dog for Service, explores the dynamic interplay of genetics and environment in shaping a dog’s behaviour. While Eshbach’s…
ReadAggression in dogs is often misunderstood. While it’s easy to label aggressive behaviours as mere acts of hostility, the reality is far more complex. Studies into canine cognitive abilities show that dogs’ problem-solving and social understanding are on par with…
ReadDid you know dogs who get less than 11 hours of sleep per 24 hours have significantly more behavioural problems? I know I do not function well when I haven’t slept enough. Worse still, if I have a challenging situation…
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ReadWhat is a reactive dog? First things first, ‘reactive dog’ is a frequently used term but what is a reactive dog? I define it as a dog that is worried about something in its immediate environment. The challenge of the…
ReadMaybe you’ve heard the phrase “you should do a dog sport with your dog”? Ever wondered what it means? I often recommend dog sports to my clients as not only are dog sports fun and a fabulous way of building…
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