TAKING THE LEAD NEWSLETTER Issue 12 – June 2018 Physical & Mental Stimulation – how to get it right. Try to Fade the Use of Treats over Time Recognise an anxious dog – it may not be what you think Amazing Facts About Dogs That Will Make You Smile Lights, Camera, Action! _________________________________________________ 1. Physical […]
TAKING THE LEAD NEWSLETTER Issue 1 – March 2018 In this issue: Adolescent Dogs – no longer a puppy To make you smile – Dog Pictures Harness reviews for 2018 Reel it in – retractable leads ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Adolescent Dogs (starts approximately at 6 months of age) This can be […]
NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2017 Life is a Reinforcer – Finding Time to Train Your Dog Many people feel they cannot go to training classes or have the time to train their dog, yet every minute you’re with your dog, every interaction or walk you go on, your dog is learning from you. We teach […]
This is the last Newsletter this year, how time flies! Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. Dangerous foods for dogs at Christmas Grapes Exactly why and how these are poisonous to dogs is unknown and the exact volume needed to cause symptoms is difficult to predict. Some dogs will eat one or […]
Recall Training – Come when called. I keep meaning to add this in a newsletter and on today’s walk with my own dog I witnessed some classic mistakes people make in this simple to train exercise! So here is a few of them if you’re experiencing difficulties with your own dog; The dog […]
DOG BEHAVIOUR A QUICK FIX? When I am called to solve a dog behaviour issue, such as dog aggression, separation anxiety, fear related issues etc., I am sometimes amazed by people that are looking for a “quick fix”. In today’s world we are becoming expectant on “quick fixes” such as; Got a headache – take […]
Using “dominance” to explain dog behaviour is old hat I get called out to so many jobs where the owners have been told, incorrectly, that their dog is “dominant and trying to be the leader” – so lets get some facts straight, this article is excellent, although originally done in 2009, the pet dog owning […]
How dogs see your emotions: Dogs view facial expressions differently A recent study from the University of Helsinki shows that the social gazing behaviour of domestic dogs resembles that of humans: dogs view facial expressions systematically, preferring eyes. In addition, the facial expression alters their viewing behaviour, especially in the face of threat. The study […]
There is quite a mine field when it comes to choosing a manufactured diet for dogs and it is a question I am often asked when related to behaviour issues, so it is important for me to state I am not a qualified nutritionist and if your dog is experiencing problems that you suspect are […]
This is a time for us humans to get together with family & friends and enjoy good times, but what it is like for our four legged friends can often be some what different to us. A “tree” to a dog or cat is often seeing as a “toilet/scenting post or a climbing frame to […]
