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June 11, 2014
What is the point of a sheepdog trial?
What elements do the judges look for in sheepdog trial?
To answer these questions I believe you have to look at what a sheepdog does so we will first discuss the history of the most commonly used dog the Border collie. READ MORE
June 10, 2014
Over Excitement
There are many causes of over-excitement.
Your dog seeing prey-like bunnies, squirrels, birds can cause an excited response. Just being off-lead can excite for some dogs, listening to noises and sniffing the smells. READ MORE
June 3, 2014
The Triggers to dog over excitement
Dog over excitement could land you in hot water
Dog over excitement can be a response to seeing rabbits, squirrels, birds whilst out on a walk. Just being off lead can create excitement for some dogs, listening to noises and sniffing the smells. Dogs rely on their senses for survival so with high sensory ability they can have little impulse control.READ MORE
June 3, 2014
Pause & Process Dog Training Method
Pause & Process dog training method is fundamentally the skill of Learning.
When working with a dog with behavioural problems you have to think about the stress levels it is experiencing at all times.READ MORE
June 2, 2014
Become a True Leader
Become a true leader that your dog wants & needs
I believe the only way to truly change or train a dogs behaviour is to work with its natural instinct. If you try to go against its instincts the dog will automatically shut down and not respond to your training.READ MORE
June 2, 2014
A Short History of Canine Obedience
The History of Canine Obedience from sit to recall
Canine obedience means a reliable compliance from a dog with the command being given by the owner/handler. READ MORE
May 31, 2014
Total Recall
Achieving the perfect dog recall
In an ideal world, when the dog hears the words come!” he or she should stop what he is doing and run back toward you.READ MORE
May 2, 2014
Can you re-train a dog behaviour
What behaviour do you want to change
What extent can you retrain a dog behaviour bearing in mind the strength of its own natural instincts.READ MORE
April 2, 2014
Prey Drive
Prey Drive is a dogs instinctive behaviour
The dog’s life revolves around a series of instinctive behaviours; prey drive is the one of the most powerful.
All carnivores have an inbuilt ability and need to pursue and capture prey whether they are wild or domestic.READ MORE
March 26, 2014
Summer Sun, Fun, and Safety!
Heat stroke advice for your pets
When it comes to the summer time heat and sunshine, make sure to follow some safety tips so your pet can join in the fun.READ MORE
March 2, 2014
75 Top Banned Or Restricted Dog Breeds
Which banned dog breeds do think made it to the list?
This article is not designed to scare you but just to inform you that the listed below dog breeds are banned somewhere in the world.READ MORE
March 2, 2014
Kennel Cough
Spotting the signs of kennel cough
Kennel cough is an upper respiratory infection that affects your dog. It is caused by a combination of the canine Para influenza and the bacteria Bordetella Bronchiseptia.READ MORE
March 1, 2014
Why Dogs Bite
Dog bite – Act of aggression or reaction
A dog bite is simply a reaction from your dog to a particular situation or moment, if your dog bites you, another human or even another dog it will be the most difficult challenge you will ever face.
This is hard because all of us are emotional creatures. We bring dogs into our lives because they share so many feelings with us. But when it goes wrong, it can go horribly wrong.
February 28, 2014
The mind of the Rescue Dog
So you want to open your heart and home to a Canine Companion?
Well stop for a moment before you rush down to you local Dog Rescue to look for a new best friend or contact a breeder to ask about a Puppy.READ MORE
February 28, 2014
Rage Syndrome
What are the affects of Rage Syndrome in Dogs
Rage Syndrome, also known as Sudden Onset Aggression is a serious behavioural problem that has been reported most commonly in the Cocker Spaniel but can also be in a variety of other dog breeds.READ MORE
February 28, 2014
It’s not Me or the Dog, its Me and the Dog
Have you got to a singular thought of me or the dog
Many think that being a Behaviourist is about working solely with a dog’s behaviour, they think by just changing a dog’s behaviour then that’s the job done.READ MORE
February 26, 2014
The Canine Social Structure
Defining the Pack Structure
The basic unit of canine social structure is the pack, it is something that is not easy to study in a domestic situation. However, we can look at what we do know about dogs and wild dogs to understand how stable packs are maintained.
February 26, 2014
Do you know the Law
Do you understand the Dangerous Dogs Act?
Like 90% of the people I talk to, you would probably say yes, however there is no defined understanding of the Law as it stands to date. The other 10% just freely admit they do not know the Law.READ MORE
January 26, 2014
Dangerous Dogs
Dangerous dogs and the people who fail to control them face a new clampdown in order to protect the public
Defra Minister of State Jim Paice revealed today. Approximately 210,000 people a year are attacked by dogs in England alone, including 4,000 postal workers trying to deliver mail.
January 12, 2014
The Retractable Lead!
We don’t always think ahead to the possible negative incidences
Many dog owners delight in the idea of a retractable leash, believing it gives their dog their freedom to roam and run while still connected with their owner.READ MORE
January 2, 2014
How to walk a Dog on the Lead
10 Steps to help you walk a dog on a lead
To help you decide, read these tips on how to walk a dog on a lead, stay in control, and confirm you have the right tools for the ideal walk:READ MORE
January 2, 2014
Positive or Positive Reinforcement Training
What is positive reinforcement training?
This can include teaching your dog to respond to certain commands, or helping your dog learn coping skills to certain environments. Dog training is called classical conditioning designed by the human get a dog performing a desired behavior or skill. READ MORE
January 1, 2014
Classical Conditioning its True History
Classical conditioning, celebrated number one type of learning for dogs.
The thing that most people don’t know is that Classical Conditioning was actually discovered accidentally by Ivan Pavlov.READ MORE
December 28, 2013
What is the true value of our Pets
To really answer this you need to break it down into several parts.Looking at the monetary value of pets (breeders and businesses that use animals and the money that we spend on our pets), the mental value (Stimulation) the social value (Interaction with others) and the physical value that pets can have on us as humans.READ MORE
December 28, 2013
Playing with your Dog
Setting the right challenges when playing with your dog
Playing with your dog is an important part of their training. Every time you interact with your dog you are using a form of training.READ MORE
December 27, 2013
Exercise the most important part of your dogs Life
The perfect exercise for your dog
Engaging in physical exercise triggers a chain of chemical reactions in the body and brain that promote a feeling of calm. The mechanism works in essentially the same way in both dogs and people.READ MORE
December 27, 2013
Your New Puppy and your Vet
How your Vets can help you and your new puppy
When your new puppy arrives at your home we recommend you allow a few days for them to adjust to their new surroundings before bringing them to the surgery. All puppies require an initial course of two vaccinations these can be started on your first visit to us.READ MORE
December 27, 2013
The Grey Wolf our Dogs Ancestor
The history of the Grey Wolf
The grey wolf or Canis lupus, often known simply as wolf, is the largest wild member of the Canidae family.READ MORE
December 23, 2013
Levels Of Aggression
Measuring the levels of aggression in dogs
From barking and biting to chewing and lunging, aggression in dogs is expressed through a variety of behaviours. Although unpleasant to see these levels of aggression in dogs it is a natural behaviour of group animals, used to develop both the hierarchy and pecking order of the group, as well as to provide self-defence in times of threat or danger.READ MORE
December 23, 2013
Toilet Training
The A to Z to toilet training puppies
House training is a stage which must be worked through with every new puppy. Some pick the idea up very quickly; others seem to take a while to catch on. If your pup is one of the slower ones, take heart they all get there in the end!READ MORE
December 23, 2013
The Ultimate Working Dog
The roles of a working Terrier
In my eyes the terrier is the most charismatic and boldest type of dog in the world today. Their origin is from genetic throw back in that I mean they were born of the same as any other dog but just smaller.
December 22, 2013
Euthanasia of Dogs in UK
Are we using Euthanasia to control our dog problems
According to research, around 7,000 dogs are euthanised every year in the UK (and over 10,000 in Ireland).READ MORE
December 22, 2013
The Working Cocker
The history of the working Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel breed, like many others with origins as Gun dogs, has some genetic lines that focus on working skills and other lines that focus on ensuring that the dog’s appearance conforms to a breed standard set out; these are referred to as the “working” or “conformation” strains, respectively.READ MORE
December 22, 2013
OCD in Dogs
Managing OCD in dogs
OCD in dogs, does it exist or is it an excuse for an untrained dog. READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Where does your energy come from and how does it affect your Dog
USING HUMAN ENERGY COULD SOLVE YOUR DOGS ISSUES
Human energy has many levels and these levels must all be in balance to work in harmony to create optimum health. Your energy fields (levels) build upon each other.
You have three main energy fields physical, mental and emotional. Physical body energy is essential as it allows your body to move and work properly; it allows you to have high levels of mental and emotional energy.READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Why is our bond with dogs so strong
What is the bond with our dogs
Over the last 12,000-14,000 years the human our bond with dogs has been second to none. We have not bonded in the same way to any other species of animal in quite the same way. READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Dominance Theory is it flawed or just misunderstood
Were the studies into the dominance theory focused on the wrong data
The early wolf studies were not flawed they were misunderstood; the wolves were held in captivity and not in studied in their natural habitats this is a fact. The wolves had been captured from different wolf packs, creating a volatile and unnatural pack structure.READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Canine Communication
Harnessing canine communication to maintain effective Social relationship
Dogs have three main methods of communication: Auditory, Visual and Olfactory.
December 15, 2013
Canine Body Language
The key to interpreting Canine Body Language
Canine body language is similar to Canine Communication, dogs use communication to convey different emotions of happy, sad, nervous, fearful and angry using their faces and bodies.
December 15, 2013
Healthy Weight for a dogs Life
What is the ideal weigh for a dog & how do we maintain it
Track your dog’s weight
Losing weight can propel your dog toward better health, but only if the weight is lost in a healthy, controlled manner.