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Enrichment tip: crazy kebabs

This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need: Some carrots (or whatever your dog is motivated by, such as sausage, cheese, cucumber) A skewer (or scissors if you don’t have one)…

Some hacks to burn your dog’s energy during lockdown

While many of us are in lockdown, this presents a challenge for owners of energetic young dogs and certain breeds…

Playing with your dog: some scent game ideas

In 2010 my little book was published, designed as a quick-read for owners to understand the importance of play and…

Socialising your puppy to people during COVID-19

When we bring a puppy into our home, we want our dog to settle in quickly, be comfortable in their…

Generalisation of behaviours – “But he’ll do it at home!”

This week I was having a chat with a client who was trying to understand why her dog was struggling…

Ten tips to avoid spooking your pets this Halloween

Halloween will soon be here.  While Halloween may be great fun for many, it can be a time of real…

60 Seconds with Ann Baslington-Davies – expert canine witness

Ann Baslington-Davis is a Canine Behaviour Analyst, specialising as an expert witness for Court cases involving dog bites and fights. …

Dog attacks – what studies tell us

This past week we have heard the horrific news of a young boy in Cornwall being killed and a baby…

Gene mutation linked to sudden blindness in dogs

A new study has found that a change in genetic code is linked to sudden blindness known as goniodysgenesis (…

“Nip it in the bud!”

Five words that sum up an owner’s frustration about their dog’s problem behaviour.  Five words I have heard so often…

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