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Anyone who has ever spent Christmas with an anxious dog knows what I am talking about. Darcy relies on a daily routine to keep his anxiety levels low. Â At Christmas, the routine goes straight out of the window and his stress level elevates. Actually, it's not just Christmas but the whole of December, because dogs... Continue Reading →
What is Resource Guarding in Dogs? Resource Guarding in dogs is a behaviour which is displayed by dogs who do not want other dogs (or humans) to gain access to their possessions or resources. This can include: Food Toys Territory Objects People This is a common, instinctive, behavioural problem which is can arise from genetics,... Continue Reading →
Travelling With An Anxious Dog We just got back from taking the dogs on holiday and I wanted to share some photos and tips which I found handy. Travelling with an anxious dog is never easy, but Darcy is a rescue dog who suffers terribly when his routine is disrupted. He has been here for... Continue Reading →
Escape Behaviour in Dogs Some dogs are brilliant escape artists. They jump, dig and chew their way through fences and barriers put there to keep them safe in a contained space. Escape behaviour in dogs is a problem which can be easily resolved, however it takes time and patience. It is easy to higher fences... Continue Reading →
What To Do When Dogs Don't Get Along In this post, I write about some of the reasons why sometimes two dogs who belong to the same household don't get along. In addition, there are helpful tips to try if the situation arises. I also describe actual situations that have occurred in my family regarding... Continue Reading →
Safely Stop A Dog Fight 5 Lifesaving Tips This week something happened which made me wonder "How Do You Actually Stop A Dog Fight?" Here is what happened : This week there has been a really distressing experience for a dog walker close to where I live. She was out walking her dog on a... Continue Reading →
Dog Anxiety In Dogs (Causes, Symptoms and Remedies) Just like humans, dogs can be prone to chronic stress and anxiety. It can show up in many different ways, and each dog will react differently. Separation anxiety is one of the most common problems and causes immense stress for the owner because everyone has to leave their dogs... Continue Reading →
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Own Wounds? It's instinct for a dog to lick its own wounds but why do they do it and is it actually helpful? When a human bumps his head the first thing they do is give it a good old rub. When dogs lick their own wounds it's very similar,... Continue Reading →
Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs It's almost Fireworks season and for some dog owners, it can be a very worrying time. I have seen perfectly normal dogs reduced to quivering wrecks at this time of year and it is so upsetting for dog owners to see their pet in this emotional state. I hope this post... Continue Reading →
The SIT command for dogs The Sit command is probably the most basic command and the one most people start with when training a new puppy. It's important because when the puppy realises that he gets rewarded for performing commands he will want to learn more. The 'Sit' command will keep your dog safe from... Continue Reading →