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June 11, 2014
The Flea
The flea poses a significant risk to your dog As we head into the Summer Flea starts to pose a significant risk to dogs and their humans. These tiny external parasites live on the blood of mammals, and their bites can lead to serious health issues. Nobody
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. Dogs rely on their senses for survival so with high sensory ability they
June 3, 2014
The Triggers to dog over excitement
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. An increase in Cortisol (The Stress Hormone) which can inhibit its learning
June 2, 2014
Become a True Leader
June 2, 2014
A Short History of Canine Obedience
May 31, 2014
Total Recall
May 2, 2014
Can you re-train a dog behaviour
April 2, 2014
Prey Drive
March 26, 2014
Summer Sun, Fun, and Safety!
March 2, 2014
75 Top Banned Or Restricted Dog Breeds
March 2, 2014
Kennel Cough
March 1, 2014
Why Dogs Bite
February 28, 2014
The mind of the Rescue Dog
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. It is often confused
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. Well I am here to tell you that
February 26, 2014
The Canine Social Structure
February 26, 2014
Do you know the Law
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
January 15, 2014
Anxiety
Separation anxiety - how has it affected your dog Research suggests that canine separation anxiety is one of the most common behaviour problems that many dog owners experience. A recent study, which was conducted in the United Kingdom, indicated that as much as 50 percent of dogs
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. Unfortunately, until something awful happens, or almost happens, we're
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: 1. Priority: be aware of your
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. A person who
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. Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who discovered this phenomenon while doing research on digestion of dogs. His research was
December 28, 2013
What is the true value of our Pets
December 28, 2013
Playing with your Dog
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.Have you ever noticed how relaxed your dog
December 27, 2013
Your New Puppy and your Vet
December 27, 2013
The Grey Wolf our Dogs Ancestor
December 23, 2013
Levels Of Aggression
December 23, 2013
Toilet Training
December 23, 2013
The Ultimate Working Dog
December 22, 2013
Euthanasia of Dogs in UK
December 22, 2013
The Working Cocker
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. Well having lived with a dog with OCD for the past six years I can tell you that it does exist and it can affect your relationship
December 16, 2013
Where does your energy come from and how does it affect your Dog.
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. Why is this bond
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
December 16, 2013
Canine Communication
Harnessing canine communication to maintain effective Social relationship Dogs have three main methods of communication: Auditory, Visual and Olfactory. Auditory Communication can be relayed over a range of distances. Dogs repertoire of sounds include barking, grunting, whining, yelping, screaming, howling, growling, tooth snapping and panting as a form of
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. Canine body language is no different from any other animal but is an
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. To make sure your dog is losing weight at