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How can I stop my dog barking at the front door?
Why do dogs bark at the front door? Your dog may be excited to greet visitors or alerting you that someone is arriving. They may have an urge to guard their home or they may be startled and...
Professional Memberships
I'm absolutely delighted to announce that I'm now a full behaviourist member of the International Companion Animal Network (ICAN) as well as the Association of INTOdogs! INTODogs are a members-only...
Seven secrets to help unlock perfect loose lead walkies!
A staggering 80% of you have dogs who pull on the lead at least some of the time! For most dogs they can walk with a loose lead in some situations, often not the ones that matter to you the...
Why does my dog pull so much on a lead?
If your dog is pulling like a steam train it can make your morning walk stressful for you both. It certainly used to cross my mind that this wasn't how I imagined it would be when I first...
Top Tips for a Perfect Recall
TIP 1 Positive reinforcement is far better than punishment or correcting a mistake. Training for treats and for toy are essential when learning a new behaviour, best treats are wet food i.e....
Teaching your dog to lay on their side
Teaching your dog to lay on their side is useful for home health care like checking their tummy, legs and paws for lumps and bumps. I started with a clicker and a few treats and had to lure him into...
Separation Anxiety
Why does my dog have separation anxiety? Dogs are social animals and most dogs will find it stressful to be separated from their dog-human pack for extended periods. We may have to teach...
Dog Life Skills
Teaching your dog to lay their chin on your knee or a cushion isn't only cute but is a really useful behaviour for healthcare of ears and eyes as well as vet checks and trips to the groomers....
Keep calm and muzzle on!
Calmly and cooperatively wearing a muzzle is an important life skill for dogs. It can be super positive to train too! So get the treats ready and let the training begin. You can...
Unwanted Behaviours in Dogs
Unwanted behaviours in dogs can include house soiling, excessive scent marking, roaming, separation anxiety, chronic stress, impulsivity, reactivity, aggression or even learned helpless and...