Why is my dog anxious? We need to be empathetic and patient if when training an anxious dog. Just like people, dogs can be anxious for lots of reasons. Some dogs have had bad experiences with certain things which make them worry about experiencing that again. For example, [...]
How to muzzle a dog Dogs may be muzzled for a variety of reasons. They might eat non-edible items that are dangerous for them. They may eat disgusting things that give them upset tummies! Some dogs may get very anxious and snappy at the vets but need treatment. [...]
Reading cat body language Cats are often more difficult for owners to read than dogs Determining whether cats are getting along or not can be tricky. So here's a summary of some useful cat body language signs to look for will help to determine whether cats are friends [...]
Why do I use harnesses for dogs? My preference is a Y shaped harness I use harnesses in many of my behaviour cases, and use them with my own dogs. I opt for Y shaped harnesses, which means that they form a Y shape at the front of [...]
Using enrichment with sensitive or fearful dogs Anxious or fearful dogs, perhaps they are sound sensitive, or generally anxious characters, can benefit from carefully carried out confidence building activities. Read on for more about confidence building in dogs! Exposing dogs to novel items and activities in general is [...]
Building confidence and focus in dogs! Many dogs, especially young and/or anxious dogs can struggle with managing their emotions. This can mean they find it difficult to cope or settle in a variety of situations. Providing physical activities which encourage and reward focus on what their body is [...]
I share many people's concern for the environment Being a lover of animals, nature, and living on a planet that can sustain the wide array of humans, animals and plants that call it home, current environmental concerns are very much at the forefront of my mind. I therefore [...]
What counts as a safe space for dogs? When people talk about creating a den or safe space for their dogs, most people picture a crate. If your dog is anxious, then it is better to give your dog lots of options, and let them choose! This way you [...]
What is Free Work for dogs? The term Free Work is associated with Sarah Fisher and her Animal Centred Education approach to dog training and behaviour. Loosely, Free Work for dogs involves setting out different types of dog-safe objects in an appropriate space, whether that's a small kitchen floor, [...]
"My dog is scared of fireworks" Many dogs struggle with anxiety during fireworks season. This doesn't mean that we should we just accept it. There are lots of things we can do to help dogs who are anxious of fireworks, and other loud noises. This is something I [...]
