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…
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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…
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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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Habituating a Cat to the Veterinary Experiences
Caregivers can do a lot to help habituate their cat to some of the stimuli they are likely to be exposed to at the veterinary…
Touch-Withdraw-Reward Training: A Guide to Aid Feline Socialisation and Husbandry
This training should form part of a kitten’s socialisation programme but can be useful to habituate cats of any age. However, it is unsuitable for…
Effective Litter Box Training: Ensuring Success for Kittens and Cats
Most kittens and adult cats are clean and litter training usually comes easily but sometimes, after acquiring a new kitten or adult cat, they may…
Comfort Mat Training: Helping a Cat Relax and Reduce Anxiety
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is really useful for all cats but especially so for those that are…
Cat Training with Target Sticks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Target sticks can be purchased, although it’s quite easy to make your own. A garden cane, with a ping pong ball on the end, or…
Preparing Your Home and Welcoming Your New Cat: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step One: Preparing for the new arrival A basic shopping list of necessary items Step Two: Welcoming your newcomer Step Three: Introducing them outdoors *A…
Introducing a Puppy to a Resident Cat
When introducing a puppy to a resident cat, good preparation and gradual, supervised introductions increase the chance of a positive outcome. Stage One: Preparation Stage…
Introducing New Cats to a Home with a Resident Cat(s)
Step One: Giving time to settle and adjust Step Two: Introducing Scents During scent transference, each cat should either ignore the odour or react positively…
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…
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…