Towards a new understanding of Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety It’s a very common problem and perhaps the most heart wrenching of them all. You come home after leaving your dog alone for a few hours and find that he has destroyed [...]
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Read our blog to learn some of the most common dog behaviour myths and some advice to help you prevent undesirable canine behaviour.
How can I calm my dog before a walk?
Teaching your dog to wait for you to go through the door first will help her be a calmer dog. To achieve this, stand with your back to the door, facing your dog. If necessary, walk towards your [...]
Should 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 [...]
A 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 anticipating something. A tail at mid-height, level or lower to [...]
Will 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. Often people want [...]
When 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
