Agility Training for Mental improvement
Some time ago Sierra suggested that I write a piece on the use of agility training to correct behavioural problems such as anxiety.Agility training has huge benefits when a dog has emotional problems...
View ArticleWhat an improvement :)
As most people post on this board about behavioural problems I thought I'd let you all know how much Holly has improved and what she's learnt over the last 6mths.She is such a friendly little dog, who...
View ArticleInstinct v Intelligence
Hallo IainA family occasion prompted the above question when we were recalling our early years.When my Father was a young man,an underwater accident left him totally deaf. Apparently this made no...
View ArticleGetting and Keeping puppy's attention
Hi everyone,I have a cocker spaniel who is nearly five months old (Judy). She is very different from cockers I have had previously in that she is quite aloof. I am having problems getting and keeping...
View ArticleToy Aggressive
I have an 18mo old boston terrier who is very very toy aggressive. I am a dog groomer and I contract my services to a doggie daycare. my dog has come with me to work before. When I set her in the...
View ArticleSeminars in the UK
Hi AllHave received several emails and even phone call in the last week about when I am going to come to the UK to do seminars. I have said else where on the board this is basically up to the people...
View ArticleBehaviour & Feeding
Here's a question I am asking here as I would like as many people views as possible.Having, just 6 months ago, changed all my dogs over to Natural feeding I have noticed a much calmer approach from...
View ArticleNatural Behaviour
One of the advantages of growing older is having time to yourself again which means you can start serious study again. Natural History has always been my first interest and I have picked up where I...
View Articleneutering and spaying
I found your website by putting in dog sites and found yours. What a great site. Now I have a question for everyone. When do you think neutering and spaying should carried out?
View ArticleMad Boxer Help Needed
Hopefully someone will be able to help my friendswho are getting increasingly embarrassed abouttheir Boxer dog's behaviour.He is a total 'fruitcake' at shows, it's like he hasan adrenalin high, and...
View ArticleTransference and projection
These two subjects I have touched on several times on this board, but I would like to go into it a bit deeper considering that I have located some excellent resources on the subject which pertain...
View ArticleAnother update on Elfin
Elfin is a different girl Iain. It did take some time but Agility classes gradually built up her confidence. We then made sure that people would be in place to greet her without hesitating before they...
View ArticleMounting Behavior
My 2 year old Unspayed female German Shepherd Mounts everything from my neutered male Golden, my cats, blankets, pillows etc., How can I curb this behavior, it is a bit embarassing when someone comes...
View ArticleStudy into dogs eating non-food items
HI Everyone I am doing a special study into Pica in dogs as part of a canine psychology course. And wondered if anyone would have the time to briefly answer a few questions on the subject. The...
View ArticleDavid Rendel, Anti E collar bill kicked out of UK parliament
I would like to thank all those who have made contributions to bringing about what on Friday 11th July has become the downfall of David Rendel's bill to make static electric training collars illegal,...
View ArticleBad behaviour in previously great dog.
I have a 6 year old N/M golden mix, and he is a great dog, but he has been eliminating in the house ever since we brought home our female (not spayed) dog 2 years ago. we have to keep him confined now...
View Articlenaughty dog
I have a problem. My dog wont listen to my sister me or my Mom he only seems to listen to my dad. I have to put a treat outside to get him out or to get him out of the kitchen. Why wont he obey me? I...
View ArticleFruitcake Belgian
HELP !!!! I've got a nutty dog....she's 2 year's old entire bitch,that insists on stealing my shoes, having a huge laugh when being chased to retrieve said mauled shoe !!!! and likes to jump up on...
View ArticleMy puppy growles at my family
My 8 week old puppy (female beagle) growles at my family and me sometimes when we pick her put, hold her, or if we pet her when she is busy chewing a bone. I haven't been able to find anything online...
View ArticleDogs Trust severe training methods.
I came accorss this article on another debating site, the charity concerned would not enter into a debate about it so I think it should be aired, big question mark now about The Dogs TrustQuote...
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