Case Study: Buddy's anxiety and defensive behaviour When I first met Buddy he was too nervous to come near me, would bark and lunge at other dogs on walks, was impossible to take anywhere, difficult to handle at the vets, barked all the time at home and would [...]
Behaviour: Doodles vs Purebreeds, what does the research say? Delightful Doodles! Poodle crosses, often affectionately termed Doodles, are everywhere! They are cute, no getting away from it! The influence of that Poodle coat, whilst sometimes troublesome, just immediately seems to add to the [...]
Choosing friends for your dog Oftentimes, if you have a dog-sociable dog then your dog may be encountering and choose to play with others out on walks. And the word "choose" here is so important! If your dog is minding their own business and comes across another dog, they [...]
When it comes to dogs, you sort of can choose your family! OK so this isn't totally clear cut, but we get to choose a dog that is most likely to suit our lives. We can make a best guess at a dog's personality by their behaviour as young [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is a leaving cue in separation anxiety? Leaving cues are the cues, or triggers, or events, that your dog associates with you leaving them alone. These are learned by your dog because they happen before you leave. This means your dog starts to predict that when they [...]
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 [...]
Why does separation anxiety in dogs develop; there are lots of reasons! The number one thing to remember is that you are probably not one of them! When thinking about why separation anxiety develops in dogs there are lots of myths out there. In fact if you start [...]
Don't fall for these 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 [...]
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