Why does my dog…not eat his food?
Not eating their food is quite a common problem in dogs. – read here to find out why and how to solve the problem
Too tired after the weekend?
With our dog training it’s worth, every so often, having a mental clear out of what you’ve been doing. Ask yourself what works and what doesn’t. What things have helped your dog get closer to being that Perfect Pet we all want?
Have you stuck to your New Year resolutions?
We’ve got lots of exciting developments coming in 2019, including our Down Dog Devotees membership
Why does my dog…stalk other dogs?
Stalking is when a dog fixates on another dog (or sometimes human, or other animal.) They’ll stare fixedly at their target, lower their body, then move slowly, creeping towards the object of their focus.
Look back or look forward?
We’ve been doing a lot of new things here at Down Dog: publishing a book, updating the website and offering more training options
Can you guess what it is?
Dealing with the things that distract your dog (and sometimes you) will be one of your greatest challenges while training your dog.
I’m not good with technology
Our Down Dog Devotees membership site has training tips, a podcast, loads of help sheets and our first printed newsletters, as well as some webinars in preparation.
Why does my dog…dig at my furniture?
Most digging at furniture is because dogs have been pre-programmed since the mists of time to create a nice comfy bed area for themselves. In the wild they dig in soft stuff like leaf mould, grass or sand to create a den area where they can safely sleep, often turning round and round before settling too – their primitive instinct is to check the area is safe.
It’s still cold…
Nervous dogs need help. It’s no fun being scared of things. Life becomes a series of obstacles and it can quickly become overwhelming. Some dogs shut down. Others use other coping strategies, such as running away or aggression.
Why does my dog…need training?
Training your dog is really important. If you get things right from the very start you can prevent the angst and frustration you might otherwise struggle with