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A snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog's sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog (just like barking, but not as noisy). Some dogs just can’t get into interactive toys so a snuffle mat can be an alternative. Teach your dog to use a...

One of the most common problems I have to address as a dog trainer is not so much the bad behaviour that the dog is displaying, but rather the behaviour of the owner. In the majority of cases where an owner has complained about their dog jumping or barking, not coming back to them at the park, jumping up on the furniture and other annoying...

We often think of a Border Collie as the quintessential Australian working dog, but the breed actually originated on the border of Scotland and England and is arguably considered the world’s best herding dog. This smart, highly energetic and trainable breed has great stamina and a need for order and a job to do above anything else. Temperament Border Collie’s are very people-oriented and are...

As we see an increase in dogs suffering from separation anxiety it can be a very tough issue to deal with and there is no one simple solution to solve this for every dog. There are many reasons why dogs become anxious when left alone, and it is important that you understand the underlying reasons for this ie: Are they left alone too long each...

Over the past few months I have been worried about the rise in opportunistic pet adoptions and ill-prepared owners getting new puppies during lockdown, potentially leading to many pets becoming a dog pound and shelter statistic. Don't get me wrong, I am over the moon so many dogs and cats have been fostered and adopted and our out of the dog pound and shelter environment....

During the COVID-19 restrictions many pets enjoyed more attention and company from their human family than ever before. However, as people return to work and school, we are likely to see a big rise in separation anxiety and other separation related behaviours in our dogs, so it is important you prepare your dog for your return to work as soon as possible. To help reduce...

Anxiety in dogs is very complex topic to both understand and address and is recognised as a cause of many behaviour and physical problems. With around 20% of dogs suffering from anxiety, it is a major mental health issue, just as it is for us humans. From fear-based aggression to Separation Related Behaviours (also commonly known as Separation Anxiety), phobias and compulsive behaviour; anxiety can...

One of the most common dog behaviour issues  I am asked by dog owners is how to stop a dog jumping up on people. This dog behaviour issue usually starts from when they are a puppy as they naturally try to get closer to people’s hands and faces a they recognise these as a source of human affection. We also tend to reinforce a puppy...

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for everyone.  Hopefully you are reading this before you have picked up your new bundle of fluff so that you are well prepared for their arrival and know how to puppy proof your home. To help, make sure you have a read of  the article on Preparing for a Puppy article  as well to ensure you have...

Dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs, people and a wide range of other environmental triggers around them are often viewed as being aggressive.   In most cases however, a reactive dog is 'acting out' due to fear and is using this dog behaviour to make the thing it fears go away. Having a reactive dog is a common dog behaviour issue A reactive dog...