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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 [...]

2024-03-02T22:55:50+00:00November 11th, 2023|Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Training|0 Comments

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 is anxious until a [...]

2024-03-02T22:58:03+00:00November 10th, 2023|Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Training|0 Comments

Using (more!) enrichment for confidence building in dogs

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 [...]

2024-01-05T20:20:27+00:00February 17th, 2022|Dog Enrichment|0 Comments

How to create a safe space for dogs

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 [...]

2024-01-05T23:20:02+00:00October 27th, 2021|General, Separation Anxiety, Training|0 Comments

Free Work for dogs (and adaptable for other animals!)

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, [...]

2024-01-05T20:58:05+00:00October 26th, 2021|Articles, Dog Enrichment|0 Comments

Helping a dog who is scared of fireworks

"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 [...]

2024-01-05T21:09:40+00:00October 25th, 2021|Articles, Training|0 Comments
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