Behaviour problems posts

Is your dog mouthing or biting you?

Is your dog mouthing or biting you?

What you need to know … Is it playful or should you be worried?   Mouthing and puppy biting is all quite normal when they are very small but typically this issue has resolved by 6 months...

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Dog Behaviour Problems and Owner Mental Health

Introduction When we first get a dog we think about companionable walks with our dog trotting along by our side, sofa cuddles and how much healthier and happier we'll be with our dog by our sides....

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Vacuum cleaner reactivity!

How it starts Many puppies and some older dogs find the vacuum cleaner or lawnmower triggering and they may bark, chase, lunge and try to bite. It's always better to avoid putting your dog in this...

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How to Help a Dog with Separation Anxiety

How to Help a Dog with Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety can have a massive impact on everyone’s quality of life.  It can also leave you feeling stuck and resentful.   There may be issues with your neighbours due to...

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Pet Grief

Pet Grief

research that tells us that the human-animal bond is, biochemically speaking, very similar to the bond between a parent and a child.   Oxytocin is released when we stroke and handle our dogs, the same chemical that is released during breastfeeding, hugging and moments of physical intimacy.  The depth of the bond increases with time

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Puppy Blues

Puppy Blues

The first few weeks and months with a new puppy or re-homed dogs can feel exhausting, lonely and overwhelming

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Car Travel Problems

Introduction Car travel is not always something that dogs naturally enjoy but many can learn to love it. There are a range of reasons why a dog may dislike car travel and a range of solutions Why...

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Street Dog or Feral Dog?

Street Dog or Feral Dog?

Street dogs or feral dogs? What’s the difference, why it matters and what it means for us as our dog’s main care giver

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