Don't fall for common separation anxiety myths Whether it's dog behaviour issues, child raising or house repairs, as soon as you mention you have a problem, everyone becomes an expert! There are many separation anxiety myths circulating which might get in the way of your training. I'm sure [...]
Come on then, what is trigger stacking? Trigger stacking is not specific to dogs. We all go through it and can usually relate well to it. Firstly let's quickly recap what a trigger is. A trigger is something that your dog finds stressful, that triggers an emotional reaction. [...]
So when is separation anxiety not separation anxiety?! Separation anxiety has become a catch all term for any unwanted behaviour that occurs when a dog is left alone. But not all of these behaviours are due to anxiety about being alone. If we assume it's all anxiety then [...]
Does your dog have symptoms of Separation Anxiety? Have you read about the high number of dogs who have separation anxiety? Many whose owners are completely unaware? Perhaps your wondering what the symptoms of separation anxiety are so you can check? Or maybe you've had a complaint from [...]
How to calm an anxious dog; signs of anxiety in dogs The first step to understanding how to calm an anxious dog is to know the signs. There are many signs that your dog might give that tell you they are feeling anxious. Although there are some more [...]
Can dogs get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? In the event "Identifying Traumatised Dogs and How to Support Them" Debbie Busby presented on identifying PTSD in dogs and how it may differ from other anxiety disorders. Post Traumatic Stress responses are a normal physical and emotional response to a [...]
What is this "air scenting"? Have you ever noticed your dog suddenly start to twitch their nose even though there's nothing in sight? Something interesting is coming to them on the breeze! It's amazing really. They are finding out information about things in the surrounding area that we [...]
What is scentwork for dogs? You can't get very far working with or living with dogs without coming across the hype about scentwork for dogs. Scentwork can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. Essentially it is any activity where your dog is [...]
Down Stay vs. Settle - what's the difference and why does it matter? The main difference is the underlying emotional state for the dog, which can also impact their responses. This can be important for anxious dogs, and separation anxiety dogs, when we are trying to train them [...]
Dogs and nail clipping - a tricky combo? Lots of dogs are very sensitive about having their feet touched, let alone being held to have their nails clipped. Reactions might range from vocalisations, hiding at the very sight of the clippers, or even lashing out aggressively. When it comes [...]
