When it comes to addressing your dog’s needs, it can be confusing to navigate the various professionals available. Understanding the distinctions between a dog trainer, a dog behaviourist, and a veterinary behaviourist is crucial in ensuring that your […]
When it comes to keeping our dogs healthy and happy, many dog owners are beginning to recognise the importance of integrating veterinary physiotherapy with traditional dog training. It’s an approach that not only enhances physical well-being but also […]
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Fear aggression is one of the most common causes of aggression in dogs. It may also play a role in other aggressive behaviour types, such as owner-directed or possessive and territorial aggression. Fear aggression in dogs is a […]
Any behaviour that discourages another from taking, getting too close or sharing an object or valued area. Sometimes called possessive aggression. What is resource guarding? Resource guarding is when a dog exhibits behaviours like a look, head turn, slight baring of the teeth, growling, air […]
Pain is essential as it helps protect the body from harm, but it can also be challenging to identify in dogs. Understanding pain in dogs and getting veterinary referrals are important in behaviour modification. Pain is an uncomfortable […]
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For years, scientists debated whether animals experience emotions at all. It is widely accepted amongst ethologists that animals with a centralised nervous system are sentient beings and can perceive an environment and think through reactions. The UK’s Government published […]
Do you often set resolutions in the New Year for yourself? Well, have you thought about doing some for your dog! Looking out for them and their well-being goes hand in hand with our own. A happy dog has […]
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If We Are Anxious, Can Our Dogs Become Anxious Too? Anxiety disorders are not contagious in the literal term but there is a correlation between atypical anxious behaviours in dogs and anxiety in their caregivers. As a specialist […]
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How To Find and Choose The Best Dog Behaviourist In The West Midlands Whether you have a new puppy or a slightly older dog exhibiting poor canine behaviour, the sensible solution would be to seek advice from the […]
You don’t have to rehome or euthanize your dog. They were there for YOU last year, so be there for THEM now. As a dog behaviour expert and, I am now seeing more and more cases of anxious […]
