Many people think of their dog’s comfy bed when the topic of mat training comes up. Of course, curling up in a designer bed is a reasonable goal, but it’s different from what mat training is about. Mat training involves having a specific tool to teach your...
As young dogs mature, it’s normal to see changes in their behaviour. Brain development, hormones, changes in sensory perception and social awareness all influence how they respond to things around them – even familiar things. And because young dogs are...
Have you been working on your dog grabbing stuff on walks? Does it feel like they are just picking up anything and everything now to get a treat? You may feel like using treats hasn’t worked, but hold on! Don’t throw those treats away quite yet. ...
I am often contacted by dismayed parents saying their dog has suddenly become aggressive. It doesn’t take long to uncover that the incident occurred when the dog had a prized object or just picked something up that was unsafe and needed taking away. The people...
Do you have a young dog in a multiple-dog family? Last week, a question came up in my puppy group about going on walks. Their pup displays very different behaviour depending on whether he goes out with the other dogs or he goes on his own. It is common for people to...
“I can’t get my dog to focus.” “My dog ignores me.” These are common complaints from many parents about walks with their dogs. Realistic expectations, appropriate management and training undoubtedly help with these issues. But the very...
