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How to Set Your Dog Up for Success: 5 Simple Habits for Better Behaviour
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you embark on dog training. Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or rescue, or you’re dealing with behaviour challenges, it can feel like there’s too much to do and no time to do it. You might think that you need to be setting...
Starting Off Right: Why Foundations Matter in Dog Training
What Do We Mean by 'Foundations' in Dog Training? Bringing a new dog into your life is exciting, whether it's a fresh-faced puppy or a rescue looking for a second chance. But excitement can quickly turn to frustration when unwanted behaviours crop up—jumping up,...
Top 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire A Dog Behaviourist
I know you want the absolute best for your dog. From finding a great vet to the perfect behaviourist to investing in pet products from companies whose business practices resonate with you, where you spend your money matters. You want the best for your budget and also...
How to Pick the Right Dog Behaviourist for You
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 deeply...
Time to Unleash a New Companion? A Guide to Considering Another Dog
Thinking about getting a new dog? The prospect of welcoming a new furry companion into your life usually means imagining the joy and unconditional love they will bring. Certainly when we added Flint to our family the excitement was not just because we were going...
From Trash to Treasure: Dog Toys for Bored Dogs (That You Can Make at Home)
If your dog seems bored — chewing the furniture, digging up the garden, or pestering you non-stop — it might be a sign they need more to do, not less energy. Most of the time, what we label as “naughty” behaviour is actually your dog trying to meet a need. That’s...
Prevent Boredom, Reduce Problems: Toy Rotation for Dogs Made Easy
Have you ever had a friend whose house seems to change a little every time you visit? They rearrange the furniture, or there’s new art on the walls, or even the towels change colour in the bathroom? It often gives the place a new feel. You suddenly notice how large...
9 Bucket List Activities To Do With Your Aging Dog
It can be hard to admit your dog is getting on in years. You might not realise it at first, but one day you'll suddenly notice that things have changed and you're living with an older dog, without knowing exactly when it happened. You may have stopped doing what you...
How a Daily Reflection Practise Helps With Reactivity
Living with a reactive dog can be a challenging, overwhelming, exhausting experience. As someone living with a reactive dog you may find yourself constantly on edge and anxious, never knowing when your dog will react to a trigger. You may feel frustrated, ashamed or...
7 Eco-Friendly Dog Enrichment Ideas
While the adage is that a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, really it’s about contentment and having needs met. Dogs who haven’t had their needs met will try to find their own outlets, often in ways their humans don’t like. Chewing up inappropriate things, restlessness...
