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Why do dogs lick?

As dog owners, we frequently observe our furry friends engaging in the universal dog behaviour: licking. But have you ever paused to ponder the multifaceted reasons behind this common canine behaviour? Why do dogs lick? While licking is a regular…

What is desensitisation in animal training?

Desensitisation is a behaviour therapy technique used to reduce a person’s or animal’s fear, anxiety, or other negative emotional response…
The Map of the Dog - an article about body handling

Helping your dog cope with body handling

For some dogs, any grooming or medical handling can create fearful responses which may end up with the dog barking,…

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