Dogs on the Rampage
There are definitely 2 types of dog owners in this world. Those who make sure they teach their dogs a recall, engage with their dogs on a walk and wouldn’t let their dogs just head over towards other dogs. The other lot seem to think its totally acceptable for their dogs to go at speed […]
DON’T LEAVE DOGS ALONE OUTSIDE SHOPS!!!
If you’re anything like me, your dogs, along with your family, are the most precious things in your life. You couldn’t put a value on them, you’d be devastated to lose them. Why then, do people leave dogs tied up outside shops??? Would that same person leave their iPhone X on the wall outside the […]
Dogs and children…..best of friends or potential enemies???
The first thing I note as I contemplate the relationship between children and dogs is how wonderful that relationship can be. My 13 year old daughter walked down the stairs this morning to be greeted by 5 happy faces and 5 lovely, waggy tails. There are literally millions of positive interactions like this between children […]
Is there a physical reason for your dog’s behaviour?
In my behaviour practice, I see many dogs who are anxious/aggressive or reactive to either dogs or people. Or both! Or dogs who are hyperactive, compulsive and non-attentive. These issues can be quite difficult to resolve. My starting point is always to investigate whether underlying pain and discomfort is causing or exacerbating the problem. Most […]
Dogs and the law
We are living in a very anti-dog society and it is important that all Dog owners are aware of current legislation and the areas of risk we can find ourselves in. Laws are made and enforced to protect people and pets alike. It is the duty of responsible pet owners to ensure they meet the […]