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The first key dog training tool is to let your dog know what’s in it for them. The second key dog training tool is to identify whether your dog wants to talk to you. Think about what they win in…
ReadCould your dog’s undesirable behaviour be influenced by pain? As a trainer who works in the field of behaviour, having the skills to assess when a dog’s in pain is really important. Why? Because pain is a significant driver of…
ReadSchools back and everyone is getting back into their work and school routines. Time again to focus on dog behaviour. Kids back at school is good for everyone, but this also means that your pooch has to re-adjust (or adjust…
ReadFireworks in 7th century China to scare aware evil spirits but they also frighten away our furry friends (firework phobia). Noise, light, smoke and floating debris created by fireworks cause panic for our furry friends who are susceptible. The…
ReadThe teenage dog has been busy and bustling since 6:30am. By 3pm he had relentlessly patrolled, barked and destroyed the backyard. In consult, the dog “ignored” requests to get down and sit still. My client remarked that “he is…
ReadEvery morning on my way to work I pass a gentleman walking his dog underutilising his dog nose. Actually, I pass him twice; once prior to stopping to get my morning coffee and once again afterwards. I first began noticing…
ReadRecently my neighbour relayed that my 2-year-old spaniel was barking for an hour after I left to go to work. This came as a shock to me as my dog never barks! And what was more worrying is that I…
ReadMaking good choices is the cornerstone to good dog training. But do we always get it right? As a society we tend to be reactive rather than proactive; we don’t put up a stop sign or a set of traffic…
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