The treat is a dog's reward for performing a requested task well in much the same way as you get paid for your work by your employer. When...
I'm another salmon oil user with no dandruff:). I gave a chocolate who is a monster when it comes to shedding with clumps coming out at a time...
Unfortunately being 'reputable' doesn't mean you only use positive reward based methods based upon science. There is a recent study comparing...
I agree with @Oberon a change of behaviour has a cause and it's not always easy to identify the exact cause as often there is a series of events...
I think you'll have lots of fun together with an improvised indoor version of Rally. You could also investigate some fun around Hoppers which is...
Prong collars are solely designed to apply multiple pressure points around the neck as the collar tightens, to cause pain as it tightens and to...
@Vicci What you could try is rewarding after every one or two steps to encourage staying in position and then reward after 3 steps; 5 steps, 7...
I originally read this article early in December but forgot to post it :rolleyes: so some members might have read it already - better late than...
It's so hard to know what to do for the best sometimes :( . Could it be the treats or something in the kongs that is causing a problem and not the...
It's worth investigating. Although cheaper to buy in the big pack sometimes it's not too financially painful to buy smaller.
As a professional I know of no reputable trainer who will countenance the use of a prong or check/choke collar, and you can include eCollars, bark...
I gave up buying big bags around 2 years ago as I didn't like the feel or the look of the kibble, kept in closed containers in original packaging...
This is definitely something we forget to check regularly. Manufacturers do change ingredients without notification :( which may not suit our dogs...
You could try reducing the amount of kibble to produce a firm poo, I know it's what Millie's say to do with their food (been there/fed that :) ) ....
Hi @Porter , just catching up on your thread and sorry to hear about your experience with your trainer. Holding the collar as shown to you by your...
Move away from that thought :eek:, if Burns suits Cassie leave well alone ;)!! I've learned from experience not to meddle :):)
I think that is so true. The food I had been feeding was rated 3.9 for the kibble and 4.5 for the wet meat and swapped to a 4.9 kibble as it was a...
I spent much of November and early December researching different dog foods as I had decided I wanted to switch my girl to a 'better quality' food...
I appreciate it's not practical for everyone (been there, done that one myself), but where distance/availabilty isn't an issue I would strongly...
Always be careful what you read in posts online - the advice isn't always based upon Positive reward based methods :) Don't forget you can check...
