Real-world solutions from puppies to seniors
Re-Cycling – Travis vs Bicycles I knew that it was only a matter of time. Herding dogs are notorious for chasing joggers and bicycles and Travis has just joined the club. The behaviours that we have selected for in herding dogs are highly desirable when they are actually herding livestock but become maladaptive when directed […]
Getting The Wind Up Wind presents some of the biggest training challenges for dog handlers. Like many other animals, dogs are sensitive to the changes in barometric pressure that herald windy weather. They also react to subtle changes in temperature and humidity. Some owners can tell by their dog’s behaviour changes that a storm or […]
Not To Be Sniffed At As puberty progresses, Travis is getting more interested in scents out on walks. Whilst he hasn’t quite given up trying to snarf litter at every opportunity, his nose is increasingly leading him on. Sniffing is vital for dogs and should be scheduled as part of their daily enrichment opportunities. Unlike […]
Jumping For Joy Does your dog appear to be made of springs? Mine does. It can be hard for little dogs not to jump because they are so far below our eyeline. Poodles and their crosses also have a tendency to be very bouncy. Dogs also jump because they want to lick our faces. This […]
Gone But Not Forgotten The transition from puppyhood to adolescence is probably the most challenging time for dog owners. Both the body and the brain are developing and, as with training, progress is not always linear. Today, Travis seemed deaf to almost every cue. The world seemed especially distracting even though we weren’t doing anything […]