dog training

Doggy Politics/My dogs had a squabble!

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 [...]

2024-04-01T13:33:11+01:00March 31st, 2024|Anxiety, Behaviour, General|0 Comments

Teaching your dog to settle (and not just down-stay)

Down Stay vs. Settle - what's the difference and why does it matter? The main difference is the underlying emotional state for the dog, which can also impact their responses. This can be important for anxious dogs, and separation anxiety dogs, when we are trying to train them [...]

2024-01-05T17:46:44+00:00October 18th, 2023|Anxiety, Training|0 Comments

How to get dog nail clipping done with low-stress!

Dogs and nail clipping - a tricky combo? Lots of dogs are very sensitive about having their feet touched, let alone being held to have their nails clipped. Reactions might range from vocalisations, hiding at the very sight of the clippers, or even lashing out aggressively. When it [...]

2024-09-14T21:23:30+01:00October 15th, 2023|Dog Enrichment, Training|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
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