Barking is a big issue for many of dog owners, firstly I would like to discuss the reasons why dogs bark and what they are trying to communicate to us via different types of bark. Different types of barks Low and gruff Short intervals in between the bark High pitched...
Dogs are very connected to our own states of mind, which in turn can have a dramatic impact on their own behaviours. This can become a vicious circle as if our tolerance is less and inner strength is weak the dog’s behaviour can get worse. Dogs like routine and...
Introduction When training for a good recall, operant training should be adopted using key word commands and signals and then the use of classically conditioning the dog that when it comes to you it will be rewarded. To start the recall training the pup/dog must have...
Why dogs pull? Dogs learn to pull on the lead through not being taught correct lead manners at a young age. It becomes a habit to reach the place they are going faster. They may be a breed that instinctually pulls or they may be walking with other dogs and the...
The stay command is invaluable as it assists in the training of redirecting other behaviours such as jumping up. It also increases impulse control, reduces excitability and helps to steady the dog so it will give you more focus. It may also be used in an emergency to...
Following on from my ‘The Secrets to Reward Based Training’ and ‘8 Ways You could be Unknowingly Rewarding Undesirable Behaviours from your Dog’, it is time to look at how to communicate what you want your dog to do first and for them to respond...
