Dogs may bark, whine, howl, grunt or growl – what does it all mean, why it matters and what you can do
Dog Vocalisations: Barking, whining, howling, grunting and growling
read more
Behaviour problems posts
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
Puppy Farming
What is puppy farming and how to spot the tell tail signs
Ten quick tips on choosing a breeder for your new puppy
Ten top tips for avoiding a puppy farmed puppy
Puppy Development – Nature vs Nurture
Choosing a breeder can be overwhelming with so many adverts on gumtree and pets4homes. Both nature and nurture play a profound role in providing the essential foundations for puppy development, but did you know that a huge amount of their development has already happened before you even bring them home!
Dog Owners vs Dog Guardians
By having a clearer and more accurate frame of reference we are able to develop a more reciprocal relationship with our dogs in which they can actively and fully participate.
Online dog behaviour consultations
In the past I've mainly worked face to face and hands on with dogs and their owners. If you'd have asked me a couple of months ago, I certainly would not have predicted this huge change to working...
Crate Training
What is a crate and how to set it up? A crate is an indoor kennel which gives your dog a place of their own. They are often sold as metal or part metal/part plastic cage over which you can drape...
Where your dog sleeps and why it matters
Does your dog sleep on the bed? Most people assume that having dogs in the bedroom is bad for the dogs as well as for us. The fear is that the dogs will develop 'pack hierarchy' problems and try to...