The phrase on everyone’s lips right now is ‘social distancing’ – we know what it means for us, but what does it mean for your dog? I know there are a lot of people who are concerned about the lack of ‘socialisation’ their dog will get, not being able to meet up with fellow dog […]
Okay, so the title is a little deceiving – many of us don’t really mind you knowing, we just don’t make a habit of telling lots of people! For the purpose of this article, ‘we’ refers to myself, and some other dog trainers I know – I can’t speak for all dog trainers! Perfect Dogs […]
Shock Collar Ban Announced Back in March we celebrated the announcement that the English government would bring into force a ban on electric shock collars following the lead of the Welsh ban already in force and the Scottish ban coming into force. Something dog behaviour professionals and animal welfare organisations have been campaigning for. This […]
Easter with your dog Easter is a great time for spending time with the family, and with special dog-safe Easter Eggs available to buy, even the pooch can join in! However, there are also hazards you need to be aware of. ChocolateChocolate contains theobromine which is toxic to dogs. Even a small amount of chocolate […]
My dog growled at me today Yes, I am a dog trainer, and my dog growled at me. And you know what, I liked it. I reinforced it! I am often called to see ‘aggressive’ dogs who have been so labelled because they have growled, but what is it about growling that gets us so […]