Are tug games good or bad for dogs?
To tug or not to tug. Are tug games good or bad for dogs?
When it was believed that dogs were constantly tying to dominate us and so in order to control them we in turn had to make sure we were more dominant than they were, tug games were frowned on, it was believed that it pitted our strength … Continued
How to stop your puppy biting
Teach your puppy bite inhibition and stop your puppy biting.
When puppies are in the litter they will be getting constant feedback about how strong their bite is, and more importantly to control their bite pressure during play. When a puppy bites too hard the other puppy will yelp and the game … Continued
Dog aggressive around food
Learn how to teach your dog to trust people near its food bowl and be "safe" around food.
Food aggression is much easier to prevent than to cure and there is no better place to start than with a puppy.
We live in a world where we never seem have time to do anything, we live our … Continued
How to stop your dog from jumping up
It's important to learn how to stop your dog from jumping up so it doesn't become a menace to everyone. Dogs that jump up can be very annoying, especially when it's winter and they are plastered in mud.
Why do dogs jump up?
This behaviour usually starts when they are … Continued
Teach your puppy to accept handling
How to teach your puppy to accept handling. Teaching a dog to be happy about people touching it starts when it is a puppy and, as with a lot of behaviours, it's much easier to do it now than to try to play catch-up when your puppy is older.
Does your dog get upset when strangers … Continued
Toilet train your puppy in 10 days
Toilet train your puppy in less than 10 days by using this method and being as vigilant as you can.
Toilet training puppies can be quite stressful for some owners, and for the puppies if not carried out correctly. The housetraining method I have used over the years is to use a puppy crate when … Continued
Best way to introduce your puppy to its collar and lead
What is the best way to introduce your puppy to its collar and lead? Putting a collar and lead on your puppy for the first time can be quite distressing for some puppies, so here is a little tip to help your puppy cope.
Firstly, I would recommend that you buy the cheapest collar and lead that … Continued
Excitable dog behaviour – jumping up, mouthing & nipping!
Testimonial on how to calm a dog's excitable behaviour. Stop your dog jumping up, mouthing and nipping so you can enjoy its company.
Mrs Kirk Name: Douglas Breed: Briard Age: 9 Months
Behaviour Problem – Jumping-up, Mouthing, nipping – Excitable … Continued
Fear aggression towards other dogs
Testimonial about training a dog with fear aggression towards other dogs. How to build up a dog's confidence AND the owner's confidence so you don't have to avoid other dogs while out on a walk.
Owner: Mrs Wiltshire
Dog’s Name: Milo
Dog’s Breed: Jack … Continued
How to stop dog chasing cattle
A testimonial about how to stop a dog chasing cattle. Dillon loved to chase cattle causing distress to the cows and great annoyance to the local farmer!
Mrs Tyson Dogs Name: Dillon Breed: Boxer Age: 3 years Old