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Dogs that bark excessively can create tension and cause many issues between neighbours, family and friends, particularly if the barking continues or worsens over time. It is important to remember that barking is a large part of a dog’s natural behaviour. Excessive barking however is a problem that affects the entire community and is a major reason for local council complaints. Puppies Before we delve...

Territorial Barking is a common dog behaviour problem and I am often asked how to deal with dogs barking at people, other dogs or cars passing by the home. We do need to remember though that some barking is important dog behaviour, and some breeds are prone to bark more than others. Reasons for territorial barking This kind of territorial barking is very normal for...

With many friends and families preparing to get together over the festive season, here's my top tips for keeping pets safe at Christmas. With some people finding this time stressful, which our pets pick up, along with more people gathering in the home, noisy events, thunderstorms and extreme heat, the festive season really can be a time that we see frustration and even aggression emerge...

Thunderstorm anxiety is common in many dogs, causing them to be come extremely stressed and fearful long before us humans can even hear a rumble thunder. Dogs have much an acute sense of sound and can hear far better than we do. They hear nearly twice as many frequencies than we do, so they can hear sounds much farther away and higher than we do....

All dogs have some level of prey drive, but it does manifest differently depending on the dog breed. What is prey drive in dogs Prey drive is an innate instinct in dogs, inherited from their ancestors, to hunt and capture prey. It's a powerful force that motivates dogs to chase, catch, and sometimes even retrieve objects. Being terrier crosses, both Darcy and Vindi have a...

Anxiety in dogs and cats is an increasingly common problem that both Veterinarians and animal behaviourists are treating these days, and can significantly impact their well-being if left unaddressed. That's why understanding the signs of anxiety in dogs and cats is essential for providing them with the care and support they need. It’s been estimated that over 40% of dogs and cats are now suffering...

Hands up if you have a dog who loves balls, sticks, squeaky toys and other innate objects to the point that it is now starting to drive you crazy? My hand is raised here and Darcy's ball obsession is something that I’ve been working on with him over the past few months. At first it’s all fun and games, but the impact that a ball...

Dogs with anxiety can suffer from chronic stress, which decreases their quality of life and leads to many common dog behaviour problems, so understanding anxiety in dogs, its causes and treatments is critical. Anxiety traits can include noise sensitivity and phobias, separation related behaviour, commonly known as separation anxiety, fear of different surfaces and heights, a lack of impulse control, compulsive disorders, car travel anxiety...

A comprehensive 24 page guide by Dog Behaviourist Lara Shannon with easy to follow tips & advice on how to treat the most common dog behaviour problems from barking, digging and jumping, to anxiety-related issues, poor recall, pulling on lead and much more.

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise for our dogs.  You can help keep your dog’s brain stimulated with interactive toys, taking them on new routes or different dog parks when out walking, brain games and other playful activities. Many common dog behaviour problems such as chewing, digging, barking and other destructive behaviour can be managed, if their bodies and brains active during...