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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Some tips and advice about helping our pets have a happy Christmas!
Wait, An Online Behaviourist?! The pandemic created a new way of working for lots of us; and not just at work. Families and friends coming together to connect using Zoom or Skype has become commonplace! But how about an online behaviourist? At first even I [...]
