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Training your New Puppy
If you are a first time dog owner, it can be a little overwhelming when you bring your new dog or puppy home. Owning a dog is a big responsibility and training takes up a lot of your time at first. A few months of hard work will set you up for the next 14…
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Dogs that PULL on their Lead or Leash
Owning a dog that pulls on the lead can make your daily walk not as pleasurable as it can be! There’s nothing relaxing about being dragged down the road by an over excited dog. Training your dog or puppy to walk nicely on the lead takes time and patience. Walking to heel is usually one…
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Clicker Training
Clicker Training is an animal training method based on behavioural psychology that relies on marking desirable behaviour and rewarding it. Desirable behaviour is usually marked by using a “clicker,” a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct “click” sound which tells the animal exactly when they’re doing the right thing. This clear form of communication,…
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Socialising your Puppy
The Importance of Socialisation Socialisation is a process by which puppies learn to relate to people and other animals. It means meeting and having pleasant encounters with as many other adults, children, dogs (puppies and adults), and other animals as possible. It also involves becoming used to a wide range of events, environments and situations.…
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Recall Dog Training. Teaching your Puppy to Come
There is only one reason why anyone’s dog won’t come back when called. It’s because they have found something more interesting! If your dog would rather sniff a lamppost, rummage in a hedgerow, scamper off to meet other dogs or people, or chase someone else’s ball, it’s because they think all those things are more…
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Dog Separation Anxiety
Owning a dog who shows signs of Separation Anxiety can be a worrying time for many dog owners. Separation Anxiety is described as a dog that gets overly stressed when left alone by its owners. It can manifest itself in destructive behaviours, for instance: – Or it can manifest itself in a more personal basis…
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Persistent Barking
Owning a dog that barks all day long can test any owner’s patience. It’s important to remember that some breeds of dogs bark more than others and some environments encourage barking in dogs more than others. The main causes of barking are boredom, loneliness, excess energy, excitement and attention seeking behaviour. Therefore, it’s important to…
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Excessive Jumping in Dogs
Owning a dog that jumps excessively can be frustrating. Not only is it a nuisance but it can also be dangerous when a large dog jumps on a small toddler or elderly relative. Preventing your dog from jumping in the first place is much easier than trying to correct this behaviour when it has been…
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