Why learning to “speak dog” helps your training
Being able to understand what dogs are communicating is an important skill – an essential one if you work with dogs – but even ‘ordinary” dog owners can benefit enormously from understand dog language.
Why I’m looking forward to Strictly
The way to train your dog well is to attend a good training class run by experienced professionals, do your homework by practising every day, then celebrating your progress in class and learning the next lot of new stuff to practise that week.
Why does my dog…drag my pyjamas and slippers downstairs when I go out?
Dogs are social animals. They aren’t pack animals, despite what some websites still state and base their training around. Dogs don’t form packs like wolves do, but they do form bonds within social groups. And for most pet dogs that group is their human family.
Having a great recall
“When do I stop giving my dog treats for coming back to me?”
The answer is – Never. You need to reward your dog every time he comes back when you’ve called him – every time.
How can I teach my dog to come back when I call (part 1)?
Learn when NOT to call your dog and don’t let your dog off lead if you haven’t trained him to come back when you call.
Why does my dog…not come back when I call?
You expect your dog to come when you call them, don’t you? It’s what dogs are supposed to do, isn’t it? Hate to tell you, but no – it isn’t a natural behaviour .
How a pointer helped us on holiday
Dogs who react to other dogs are common and a regular reason we’re called in to help. There can be a whole range of reasons why dogs react to other dogs.
How you can help dogs in rescue
“Rescue centres are a blight on our society. We can’t go on building ever more rescues to house ever more dogs. Dogs bring purpose, love and companionship to our lives, yet far too often they are given up on.”
Why does my dog…run away from loud noises?
As for treatment to “cure” sound phobias, you’re in for the long haul, for the rest of your dog’s life. Get help from your vet and a good dog behaviourist (such as – me).
What happens when your dog gets scared?
Slow but sure is the motto for helping dogs with noise phobias. It’s practically impossible to cure but the aim is to make the dog comfortable and give him options/places where he can feel safe.