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Understanding the Dangerous Dogs Act
Many dog owners think the Dangerous Dogs Act only applies to banned breeds or serious bites. But the law is much broader than that – and it affects all of us, regardless of what kind of dog we have or breed. Here are four everyday situations that could lead to serious consequences under the Act …
Is Social Media Having a Negative Effect on Your Dog Training?
Social media dog trainers are popping up more and more regularly – but are they helping or hindering you with their training posts and updates? As we move into into a brand New Year, we’ll all start being pushed messages about how to improve, be better, work harder, do more, achieve more, change. And there’ll …
Behaviour Handout – Trigger Stacking
What is Trigger Stacking? A trigger is anything that ‘triggers’ your dog’s reactivity (whether that’s reactive barking and lunging, frustration or overexcitement). It could be a dog, person, noise – whatever your dog is not comfortable with. Your dog can usually cope with certain triggers, but they might not be able to cope with multiple …
Ask a trainer: Introducing my new rescue dog to my existing dogs
“My daughter has adopted a foreign rescue dog who is arriving in a few days. The dog was a street dog and we’ve been told by the rescue she is a calm-natured dog. My daughter already has another dog, but she will be returning to work in 2 weeks and the rescue dog will be …
The Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Dog with Firework Anxiety
Firework season can be a nightmare for dog owners whose pets are afraid of the loud bangs and firework noises. If your dog is scared of fireworks, you’re not alone! I recommend you starting at least 4 weeks before Bonfire Night, if not earlier. But don’t worry – if you’re a bit later than that …
Spotting Pain in Dogs – Weird things dogs do when in pain
Did you know that a whopping 80% of ‘bad’ dog behaviour is caused or made worse by pain? Because dogs can’t tell us they feel pain – many are often experiencing a degree of pain which makes their behaviours worse. And sometimes the way they show that can be really odd – such as eating …
