How to help your New dog feel at home with you
Dogs are some of the most popular pets in the world, and for good reason. They’re loyal, friendly, and make
8 common dog training mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Owning a dog can be a lot of fun, but it’s important to remember that they need to be trained.
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Puppy Training Basics: When To Start, What Training To Choose And Which Behaviours To Work On First
Whether your goal is to have an agility superstar or a great family pet, puppies need training. Learn more about when to start, what training options you have and which commands and behaviours you should start with.
Do You Have An Aggressive Dog Or A Reactive Dog? Understanding The Difference Is Important For Your Relationship And Training.
Understanding the difference between aggressive and reactive behaviour is key to choosing the right dog training and changing your dog’s behaviour.
Stop Assuming Your Dog Feels Things The Way You Do: Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions Makes Communication Easier
Dogs definitely feel emotions however when you view a dog as having human emotions you overcomplicate things. This can lead to a communication breakdown and challenges in your relationship and training.
Dogs and Mental Health: Having A Dog Can Boost Your Mood And Help You Manage Depression And Anxiety
Dogs contribute to better mental health just by being themselves! The routine, sense of purpose, physical activity and companionship they bring to your life are all extremely helpful for coping with depression or anxiety.
Training Your Dog Using Superstitious Fears Is Possible And Effective – If You Do It Right. Here’s How It Works.
As a responsible dog owner, keeping your dog safe is always a top priority. Creating superstitious fears to make the most of your dog’s natural tendency to avoid things that are scary or uncomfortable is an effective way to help your dog feel secure and safe within the boundaries you, his owner, have set for him.
Resource Guarding Explained: Why Is Your Dog Guarding His Food & What Can You Do About It?
To correct resource guarding behaviour you first need to understand why your dog is exhibiting this behaviour. More often than not, resource guarding is due to anxiety, insecurity and fear rather than aggression. Assess your dog’s needs and choose an approach to restore their confidence and sense of security to eliminate resource guarding behaviours.
Finding Peace After Losing A Dog: Remembering Willow One Year After Her Journey Over The Rainbow Bridge
Losing a dog is never easy but making those tough choices is part of being a good dog owner. Willow the Doberman will always have a special place in my heart.
Trust And Communication: Lessons In Dog Training From Major The Doberman
Major the Doberman taught me two valuable lessons about the importance of understanding dog behaviour and communication. Both have been applied to my dog training philosophy today.
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E-Collars Are Not Mean And “Positive Only” Training Doesn’t Work.
Dogs need both positive and negative reinforcement for effective training. This is why so called “positive only training” doesn’t work. Find out how training tools like e-collars help to teach dogs boundaries and self-control as part of their training.
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