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What you need to know about the Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately known as the Yorkie, may be tiny, but this intelligent, confident and spirited dog has the heart of a true terrier. Yorkies can make affectionate companions for individuals, couples and families, and their small size makes them well suited to apartment living. However, they require regular grooming, early socialisation, positive training and...

Dog Excited Before a Walk? How to calm them down Is your dog excited before a walk, barking, jumping, spinning around or pulling as soon as the lead comes out? To encourage calmer behaviour, you need to change the association between having the lead attached and immediately leaving for a walk, not simply try to stop the unwanted behaviour. By regularly putting on your dog’s...

Many dog owners and families are affected by their dog’s aggression, be it to other dogs or people. But in almost all cases, people have the wrong perception of what aggression in dogs is really communicating and why it is happening. Dogs exhibit aggression in many ways, some of the more noticeable might be: Growling Lunging and barking Teeth bearing Biting These displays can be...

Anxiety in dogs is very complex topic to both understand and address and is recognised as a cause of many behaviour and physical problems. It is a major mental health issue, just as it is for us humans and is not to be dismissed as something "they will just have to get over." From fear-based aggression to Separation Related Behaviours (also commonly known as Separation...

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...

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...

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...

One of the most useful things an owner can teach their dog is place training. This includes “On Your Bed” or "On Your Mat" and can provide many benefits to help keep your dogs safe and/or under control in a variety of situations. The benefits of place training Place training is great for independence training as they learn to spend some time alone, and great...

Independence training is important at all stages of a dog’s life to help build their confidence and comfort in being left alone. As a dog behaviourist, I am seeing many owners that are having problems with their puppies and even older dogs due to anxiety and a lack of proper socialisation, or even too much and inappropriate socialisation. Unfortunately, many puppies missed out on puppy...

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...