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Unleashing Canine Potential: Harnessing Motivation in Dog Training

Training a dog can be a rewarding experience, deepening the bond between owner and pet while instilling good behaviour. However, successful training heavily relies on the presence of motivation. Just like humans, animals need motivation to engage in learning new…

Strengthening your dog’s focus and attention on walks

Walking your dog can be a rewarding experience, but it can also present challenges when it comes to maintaining your…

The Pitfalls of Flooding as a Dog Behavioural Modification Technique

Flooding is a controversial dog behavioural modification technique that involves exposing a dog to an overwhelming amount of a feared…

Animal Practitioner Series: Pet Owner Habits and Their Impact on Training and Behaviour Modification Programmes: Overcoming Challenges for Success

Pet owner habits play a crucial role in the success of training and behaviour modification programmes for their beloved furry…

Animal Practitioner Series – Common causes for owner resistance to change

Pet owners often seek assistance from professionals in training and behaviour modification programmes to address their furry companions' behavioural issues.…

The Benefits of Training Cooperative Care Behaviours in Dogs: Chin Rest Edition!

This post looks at the incredible benefits of training your furry friend in cooperative care behaviours, specifically the chin rest.…

Why dogs roll in poop and how to stop it

Dogs engage in what can appear to us humans as curious behaviours, and one of them is rolling in animal…

Tackling puppy biting, jumping, toileting and training great behaviours

To help owners have the very best advice at their fingers tips, I have put together my online modular course…

Coronation Day – tips for pet owners

As the King’s Coronation draws near, many households may be gearing-up to celebrate this event. This might include street parties,…

Why do dogs eat grass?

Dogs have long been known to have a penchant for eating grass. This behaviour is common among many dog breeds,…

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