When you see someone walking a dog in a park or open space, and the dog is on a lead, it will be on that lead for a reason. They are probably either trying to stop it interacting with someone or something, or they are trying to reduce the likelihood […]
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I recently went to see a Romanian rescue collie cross. It was pretty typical in it’s behaviour – frightened of pretty much everything. The owners had had it for almost 4 months. If they vacuumed, it hid in the garden, it hated going out for walks, as it was frightened […]
The Need For Balance In Dog Training.
Why I Love A Quick Fix. We hear criticism all the time of ‘the quick fix’. The term seems to inflame many people, who see it as a very bad thing. But I see nothing wrong with a quick fix where one is achievable, and neither do my clients. A […]
What’s Wrong With A Quick Fix?
What’s in your dog food and are you literally killing your dog with kindness? I am horrified by some of the ingredients put in dog foods and treats, and you should be too. While we are actively encouraged to look at what we are feeding to ourselves and our children, […]
Dog Food – Killing With Kindness
Are puppy socialisation classes any good, or are they making dogs aggressive? Socialise, socialise, socialise! Every book, every DVD, every TV show emphasises the importance of socialisation. The problem is none of them seem to tell you exactly how this is to be achieved. As a result, many owners know […]
Puppy Socialisation Classes – a good idea?
Choosing the right training class is something that you should spend some time doing, as joining the wrong one can have disastrous effects on your dog and your relationship with him. Currently, there is absolutely NO regulation of dog trainers. Quite literally anyone can advertise themselves as a dog trainer, […]
Choosing A Training Class
There are certain phrases that I hear used in dog training and behaviour circles that make me feel more than a little uncomfortable. And force-free dog training is one of them. I dislike it for several reasons. Firstly, people use it as a kind of badge of honour…they don’t seem […]
Force-Free, Positive-Only Dog Training…..Does It Work, Is The Concept Realistic, ...
Getting a dog from a REPUTABLE breeder makes sense. If they know what they are doing, breeders can give you a wealth of knowledge that will help you to end up with exactly the dog you wanted. However, it is important to remember that anyone who allows their dog to […]
Getting A Dog
For any dog owner it’s essential to know and be clear on the law and dogs. The Gov.uk site has all the legislation but this is a quick over view. Overview It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, this applies to ALL dogs, […]