Does a dog enjoy having his head and body roughed up? Most people think that a dog enjoys having his head and body roughed up. Try doing this to your best human friend and ask him/her how they like it or better yet, have them do it to you. Many dogs will submit to this […]
Myth Alpha Roll
Old dog training methods recommend that to teach your dog who is the boss, you should force him over on his back so that his belly is exposed. This is based on the myth that the Alpha wolf physically turns subordinates over to
Continue readingWhen should I start home dog training
Often our customers, right at the end of that first lesson, tell us “I should have done this a long time ago”. Most of the time, our clients are very patient and tolerant having put up with all types of unwanted canine behaviour.
Continue readingWill neutering my dog make him fat
One of the common myths of dogs is that neutering them will make them fat. In fact, when you remove the sexual drive, a dog will naturally turn his focus on his owner and food.
Continue readingA wagging tail means a happy dog
People say that a wagging tail means a happy dog. In fact, not all wagging is the same. A tail waving back and forth means a dog is
Continue readingShould you put your hand in front of a dog you don’t know
If you put your hand in front of a dog you don’t know and the dog is fearful, it may think that a hand coming towards him is a threat, especially if he has been roughed up before. Keep your hands
Continue readingTowards a new understanding of separation anxiety
You come home after leaving your dog alone for a few hours and find that he has destroyed some items in your home. Or maybe a neighbour has complained that they heard your dog barking or even howling for hours while you were nowhere to be seen.
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