Dogs need to be taught that it is safe to be left at home on their own. It is not something they automatically know, and some dogs struggle more than others. There are various signs that your dog is struggling when home on their own. The following list is not conclusive, but if your dogContinue reading “Teaching my dog it is safe to be home alone”
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Fireworks!
When going through my website analytics I noticed that I had a massive increase in people viewing my website on the 5th November than on any other day. I can only assume this is due to their dogs being distressed by fireworks. Fireworks cause a massive amount of stress to our canine friends as wellContinue reading “Fireworks!”
Why is pain important?
We all know what it’s like to have a sore head, perhaps we have injured our arm, or have an upset stomach. It’s not fun. Generally when we are under the weather our patience is shorter than it is usually. We may even struggle to carry out our usual role at work or struggle toContinue reading “Why is pain important?”
Why Dog Training (part 2)
In my last blog I wrote about my first experience of de-sensitization. Those of you who read this blog will know that this was with a cat! I know you all came here expecting to hear about dogs, so today I will tell you about my first dog, Matilda (AKA Tilly). Tilly, her mum andContinue reading “Why Dog Training (part 2)”