No trainers I know allow our dogs to meet and greet on lead. The lead prevents a dog being able to exhibit normal body language. Being attached...
@Oberon without wishing to be rude, and it may surprise some, but I can actually read. I am aware that the OP says she can't afford a behaviourist...
Hi @Red as you've already reported the neighbour and dog to the SPCA who have investigated and are content with the level of care, I'm just...
Were the poos normal (firm/well formed/kickable) on raw food? When did the change in poos happen? It sounds as if you've tried several foods in a...
I haven't need to use a Halti with any of my dogs but I train from day 1 that they don't get to meet and greet every dog/puppy/person they happen...
I would never advise luring walking in heel position, or luring more than 2 or 3 times for any training. Click and treat certainly every step and...
Even in the UK we don't all have access to huge off lead areas. In my area there are no parks with an off lead dog area, the nicest rural walks...
Managed seperation will keep the peace in the home but isn't really a long term solution. As you have seen there is an impact on the puppy in the...
But we don't live in a perfect world where everybody loved our dogs as much as we do. Authorities are under pressure all the time to place more...
I've never heard if it either and had to google. Sounds rather nasty although the article I read didn't include Labs as a breed that it has been...
I think part of the problem is us that we forget that although we may be on a beach where dogs are allowed, or a park where dogs are allowed off...
As a trainer/behaviourist I get more and more depressed with our 'throw away' society and dogs are 'property' and therefore disposable if they...
Hi Goody, would you like to pm me and I will happily give you more info/advice on recall games :)
Having researched the subject I happily feed my dogs a good quality kibble. If you want to know more about dog food and the science around dog...
Some dogs are more sensitive than others to noise, but it looks as if Harls has found her own solution. Noise sensitivity is one of the things a...
My first pucture is of a dog quivering with fear offering appeasement signals while it's owner is instructed on training and behaviour by Cesar Millan
My girl had her first GA at 5.5 months fir her spay, her second at 7 months for a scan and her 3rd for her elbow operation. She's been fine after...
Here's an interesting article on why free feeding isn't a good idea...
When I had my girl spayed at 5.5 months my vet advised switching to Royal Canin Junior Neutered. I've always weighed food before serving so have...
Oh yes. I can see that it could be a problem. If it's practical, and not too expensive, I would look at closing the back as it will create a...
