She's crying because she hasn't yet learned how to cope by herself, and stay relaxed. Being relaxed when we leave comes from the puppy's...
For me, it is always good to plan ahead and think of potential problems, sad I know :( but then I have a young dog with ED so all houses,...
As others have said everything is a distraction :) . With my clients we will begin training in one position in a room, then move, then move to...
Not just a good idea but essential with a good positive reward method trainer :)
Hi Danielle and welcome. Your puppy biting is 100% totally normal behaviour for any puppy, not just Labradors :). Best advice is not to wear...
A few extra ideas for holidays with our four legged friends:- http://brechfaforestbarns.co.uk/ Some lovely forest walks, fantastic beaches,...
He's crying because he hasn't yet learned at 11 weeks old how to by himself, and stay relaxed. Being relaxed when we leave comes from the puppy's...
My choccie girl gains a golden crown (as the sun shines on it) at times depending upon the shed status of her coat. As a pup her coat was...
Another good book is Patricia McConnell's 'I'll be home soon - How to prevent and treat Separation Anxiety'. Easy to read, follow and put into...
The reason the click for quiet isn't working when you go out and he is barking/crying is because he hasn't yet progressed up to you being away/out...
So you used a form of positive punishment to toilet train your pup. As a pisitive reward teainer/behaviourist I think I'll stick to reward for...
No official star rating as not bookable through any of the companies or agents, only direct with owner :D:D. Exceptionally well equipped, very dog...
Sorry everyone but not prepared to share my most favourite, truly dog friendly place :p. After all, if everyone took the tecommemdation and booked...
I second the what sort of loud noises? Does she react in the house or garden at all? Is this a recent change or has she always reacted to loud...
Just to cheer you up @Aella , yesterday while working with a client with 2 sibling pups who are 15 weeks old both of them managed to wee in front...
I'm with @Beanwood and would be concerned about the whimpering being due to discomfort particularly as nothing entices her to move. Perhaps a vet...
Sounds as if you've got all the angles covered @Snowy :). Although we're rural we do get our fair share of fireworks for 5th November, Christmas...
I think this is more aimed at dogs feed on dry food (kibble) as it would not be good for a whole day's portion to be eaten in one go and then...
Separate socialisation, individual play sessions with you and most definitely separate training sessions, oh and separate walks when old enough to...
Pups love to be with their human family as much as possible, and cuddles are always good - although your husband might want a little re-think as...