by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 8 Jul, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Science, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
Many behaviour problems in dogs – from reactivity to withdrawal – may actually be signs of pain. Here’s what every dog guardian needs to know before jumping into training. When Behaviour Is a Clue, Not the Problem I’ve lost count of how many dogs have come my...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 14 Apr, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Dog Training Science, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
Ever felt confused when a trainer talks about positive punishment and negative reinforcement? You’re left wondering how anything positive can be bad? You’re not alone. There’s a whole lot of scientific jargon in dog training and understanding positive and...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 7 Apr, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Science, Enrichment, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
If your dog overreacts to some situations, or shuts down and gets stuck, it’s normally because they are worried or afraid. Boosting your dog’s confidence can help handle uncertainty better, meaning they react or freeze far less. Increasing confidence isn’t...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 18 Mar, 2025 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Dog Training Science, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
I hear it all the time. “My dog bit out of nowhere—he’s aggressive.”“He was barking and lunging like a maniac for no reason.”“She knows she shouldn’t do it, but she still does it—she looks guilty afterwards!” In that moment, your dog stops being your best friend and...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 14 Aug, 2023 | Blog, Dog Training Lingo, Dog Training Science, Export, Life With Dogs, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
As a dedicated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, I meet a lot of dog parents who are overwhelmed by the daunting task to find someone trustworthy and knowledgeable enough to address their dog’s behavioural issues effectively. Finding the right dog behaviourist can...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 7 Dec, 2022 | Blog, Dog Training Science, Export, Teaser posts, Training & Behaviour
One of the things I get asked a lot is “do you want to see what happens when….”. It seems that many clients are desperate for me to see the problem behaviour in action. There is a belief that I need to see it to be able to help, or that maybe I won’t believe how bad...
