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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 companions. Certain habits can either support or hinder progress, influencing the effectiveness of the programme. This article explores the reasons…

What is counterconditioning in animal training?

Counterconditioning is a form of behavioural therapy that involves changing an animal’s emotional response to a specific stimulus. This is…

Stress and burnout

With the ever-increasing financial challenges faced by pet owners, demands on time which may impact work/life balance, as well as…

VIDEO: 10th anniversary of Playing With Your Dog

This year has without a doubt been a strange and troubling one for many.  However, for me it also brings…

Dogs can be good for your social life

A recent poll of 2,000 dog owners by Janevic et al. (2019) supports previous findings that pets can promote social…

Are anxious people more likely to be bitten?

There are many variables that can lead to a dog bite including but not limited to: the context, what the…
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Dogs imitate owners

Many of my clients and puppy class students will often hear me discuss how their behaviour can impact their dog’s…

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