by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 28 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs
I’m at the hospital again as I write this. You’ll be reading this in several days time though. I’m sitting in a little outside space that’s been created and I’m taken by the general thoughtfulness of the area. It’s a courtyard really in the centre of the building that...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 22 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
I’m writing this having found a quietish spot in the hospital that my mother in law is currently in. She’s pretty poorly right now and unlikely to get better so I’m here with my husband to support him. She doesn’t recognise me or my name but does know who my husband...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 8 Jun, 2018 | Blog, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
If a behaviour is reinforced it is more likely to happen again in the future. The term reinforce is a technical term here, it has a scientific definition – reinforcement increases behaviour. That’s not the same as reward. You might give your dog a reward...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 22 May, 2018 | Blog, Classes, Workshops & Events, Life With Dogs
Well my last blog/email was more controversial than I had anticipated! Seems extendable leads split the dog owning community way more than I thought. My thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to me with your opinions. I’m afraid you haven’t changed...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 13 May, 2018 | Blog, Classes, Workshops & Events, Life With Dogs |
They are unsafe. I know, I know that’s a big sweeping statement and I’m sure you use one responsibly, but really I’d be glad for them to be banned. I get the appeal I really do. Fido isn’t safe to go offlead in some places so the extendable...
by Kelly Cordell-Morris | 30 Apr, 2018 | Blog, Classes, Workshops & Events, Life With Dogs, Training & Behaviour
If you want to feel like your life is spiraling out of control – get a puppy. Everyone thinks puppies will be cute and cuddly – and they are, for short periods, generally when they are tired. Otherwise they can be right little horrors. Little horrors with...