Your dog is talking to you. Are you actually listening?

We spend a lot of time teaching our dogs how to behave. We teach them to sit, stay, come back when called, walk nicely on the lead and not jump up at visitors. We spend hours trying to understand why they bark at other dogs, pull towards something interesting or suddenly refuse to move. But […]

Is Your Dog Ready For Autumn? 7 Things Every Dog Owner Should Think About…

There is something lovely about autumn. The temperature starts to drop, the leaves begin to change colour and those hot summer walks become a little more comfortable. For dogs, however, the change of season can bring several changes that owners need to think about. Autumn is not simply summer with cooler weather. The days become […]

Could your dog’s fear of fireworks have something to do with pain?

Could your dog's fear of fireworks have something to do with pain? | Dogskool

Could your dog’s fear of fireworks or thunderstorms have something to do with pain? When a dog panics at fireworks, thunder, gunshots or even everyday noises such as motorbikes, household appliances or doors slamming, we often think of it purely as a fear or anxiety problem. But there is another possibility that is important to […]