Normal dog behaviour and a change in behaviour Understanding dog behaviour means understanding what can cause it. So what causes behaviour? The first phrase that
What is the puppy socialisation period? Puppy socialisation is all about exposing our dogs to the variety of things they’re going to come across throughout
Can you stop dog aggression? Understanding how to stop dog aggression means understanding why dogs may growl, snarl, and even bite. Dogs can exhibit aggressive
The dog dominance problem An incorrect wolf pack theory first published in the 1940s is still used to train some dogs today. Perhaps it’s because,
How sociable is your dog? It’s common to think that dogs love to be around other dogs and that they’ll all naturally get along. But
The puppy biting lowdown They call puppies “land sharks” for a reason. In fact, puppy biting is often one of the biggest difficulties people face
This dog training blog is designed to provide dog training advice and support for anyone who is interested in learning more about the wonderful world of canines. You might be a person with zero experience of dogs, a long-time dog guardian, someone who is not in a financial position to hire a trainer yet, or a professional looking for more educational resources to read in your spare time.
In the above posts, you’ll find everything from initial puppy training tips to in-depth looks at specific behavioural issues and answers to topical questions such as whether dominance exists in dogs and what effect neutering really has on their behaviour. (Spoiler: it’s probably not what you think.)
While there’s still a lot we don’t know about other species like dogs, I’m passionate about diving into research and uncovering fascinating findings that can help improve our dogs’ lives and teach us how to teach them nifty things along the way. Plus, I love dispelling myths as unfortunately, there are still a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to our furry friends.
If there’s a topic you’d like me to cover or a burning question you’ve always wanted to know the answer to, please get in touch!
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