This training technique, adapted by Sarah Heath and Jon Bowen, is a simple signal, designed to let your dog know that you wish to end…
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‘Look at That’: A Confidence Game for Fearful and Reactive Dogs
The idea of this training is to give a dog a cue to look at the object of their fear when they are under threshold…
Resource Guarding in Dogs: Signs, Causes and What to Do
Just like people, dogs can feel worried if they think something important to them might be taken away. This worry can sometimes lead to resource guarding,…
Canine Enrichment: Everyday Activities to Engage Your Dog
Mental enrichment is an important aspect of canine well-being. Dogs were designed to work at getting their food using many senses; this occupied time and…
Emergency U-Turn: Redirecting Your Dog Quickly
The emergency U-turn is designed to get a dog out of a problem situation quickly. It is especially useful if you know your dog is…
Pattern Games: Creating Calm and Predictability
The concept of pattern games was introduced by Leslie McDevitt, an American-based dog trainer. There are numerous games to choose from, each providing a dog…
Relax on a Mat: Helping Your Dog Feel Calm and Secure
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is useful for all dogs, but especially so for those that are fearful…
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Fear Aggression in Dogs: Expert Tips and Strategies
One of the most common problems I am asked to help with, is “aggression”. However this label can be very misleading. Aggression is a response…
Essential Items for Your Pet’s First Aid Kit (and Why You Need Them)
As pet caregivers, we know that accidents can happen at any time, often when we least expect them. While a first aid kit for your…
Using Long-line Training Leads
Long-line leads are generally used to teach a dog a recall cue which is obviously important and should form part of any dog’s general training. However, I think…
How to Choose and Introduce a Dog Harness
Care should be taken when selecting a harness because one style doesn’t fit all and some with ‘anti-pull’ features can cause pain. Many styles can impede the normal…
Facebook Live with Dogwise
You may already be familiar with Dogwise but if not, it’s a one stop online book store and video streaming platform that specialises in… you’ve…
Recall Training
The reason that a number of dogs run away and do not want to come back when called is because often the owner punishes the dog upon its…
Harness Training: Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable and Confident
Harnesses generally tend to be more comfortable and help control a dog without putting pressure around the sensitive structures of the neck and throat. However,…