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Ernie’s story
Ernie's Story: From Struggles to Snuggles The start of Ernie's story We actually don't know the start of Ernie's story. Only he knew that, and I don't know whether I wish I knew it or not. Suffice to say this is [...]
Dog Hates Their Harness? Here’s How to Make It Easier
Dog Hates Their Harness? Here's How to Make It Easier Nobody wants to have to chase their dog around, corner them, or do battle before walks or a car journey. Least of all your dog! Should you be using a harness at all? People [...]
Long lines for anxious dogs
I love a long line for anxious dogs! Is it right for your anxious dog? I'm here to talk long lines for anxious dogs in general, but FYI this article does contain an affiliate link at the end. I am only using this because I bought the product and would [...]
Doggy Politics/My dogs had a squabble!
Doggy Politics; dog fights are scary! There's no getting away from it, dog fights get the heart pumping! Luckily when my own dogs, Max and Ernie, had a very firm disagreement the other night, they did what most dogs do and chose to make a lot of noise rather than [...]
Dog cameras to monitor your dog
What and when to use dog cameras when your dog is home alone? Dog cameras can be an essential bit of kit for some behaviour cases. You might already know that your dog has separation anxiety. Or your dog may never have been left alone by you before and [...]
We’re losing connection with our dogs
Let's connect with our dogs! I absolutely love that my dogs are so expressive when they see me. They are always happy to see me when I come home (or get up in the morning even though they sleep with me!), approaching with happy wagging tails and [...]
What is Co-operative Care Dog Training
Co-operative Care Dog Training As the name suggests, co-operative care dog training involves giving the dog choice over an interaction, usually in relation to husbandry. For example putting on a harness or lead, having flea treatments applied, nails being trimmed and so on.The idea is that we introduce these things [...]
How separation anxiety training in dogs works
If you think your dog might have separation anxiety Then you and your dog would benefit from separation anxiety training. Maybe your dog is showing unwanted, unsettled or anxious behaviour when you leave them alone. Perhaps they’re barking, howling, toileting, destructive, or otherwise distressed? Separation anxiety can not only significantly [...]
Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Treating separation anxiety in dogs Firstly, let me tell you that treating separation anxiety in dogs is possible with the right approach! With the right tools, dogs can learn to spend time alone. The problem is more common than people think. Owners don’t always realise their dog [...]
What is a threshold and how do we stay under it?
What is an emotional threshold? We all have a threshold! It's essentially the point at which we stop being able to cope with stress.Imagine our ability to cope as a bucket, and stress being water that's gradually being added to the bucket. If we keep adding water to the [...]