Why you need to ditch the food bowl
The act of giving a piece of food is the reward. The size is immaterial, which means that you can use tiny pieces, no bigger than around half the size of your little fingernail.
The act of giving a piece of food is the reward. The size is immaterial, which means that you can use tiny pieces, no bigger than around half the size of your little fingernail.
For fussy eaters, the best way to encourage them to eat is give your dog a piece of their regular kibble just before you do anything they love.
Do you need more help to stop your dog pulling on lead?
Whenever you have doggy visitors, or are bringing a new dog into your home, it’s always best to take your time over introducing them
This week’s Talking Tip is all about why your dog stares at you.
Facing a fear might work if your dog isn’t very scared in the first place, but it’s not a good method for helping a truly fearful dog.
Dogs do the stuff that brings them rewards – things that give them some value. The rewards might be internal – feeling of happiness or satisfaction, or external such as attention from you or food.
You can benefit from the steep learning curve I went through and all the stuff I’ve learned since.
In this week’s talking tip, we explain why some dogs find other poo so irresistible, especially cat poo, and where you should put the litter tray to avoid problems
If you’d like to help your reactive, barking or fearful dog, or just learn what you need to make sure you avoid the problem, join us for the next Reactive Rover bootcamp which starts on 22nd July.