If you have a blind dog, or your dog is starting to lose its vision, there are many things you can do to help them and you to adjust to their life in the dark. Dogs can go blind for many reasons. From cataracts in old age to glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), accidents or other diseases that may see them progressively lose vision. The...
Do you know what dog love language your pet speaks? If you do, it can help you to understand what is going to motivate them the most in your training, help you to understand how to best bring them joy and reward them for their unconditional love, and even identify if something is going on with your dog's health. Much like humans, our pets have...
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. This kind of territorial barking is very normal for dogs, so we want...
Known for its long, shaggy coat, and for being the mascot for Dulux paints for over 60 years, the Old English Sheepdog, or OES which it is often referred to as, was originally bred to herd sheep and cattle. Temperament These guys are fun-loving and affectionate, they get along well with other dogs and pets, and make for a great family dog. They are very...
Many common dog behaviour problems including excessive barking, digging and destructive chewing occur when dogs are left alone in the backyard all day with nothing to do, so addressing boredom in dogs is vital. Dogs are pack animals and in the wild they would spend their days hunting and foraging for their food, keeping their brains and bodies active, so it’s not surprising we see...
Originating in the Far East as early the 1st century BCE (which means a very, very long time ago) they were bred as companions for ruling families in China, highly valued by Chinese Emperors and even guarded by soldiers. Temperament Anyone who has met or owned a pug will know they are a lively, affectionate little dog that loves people of all ages and generally...
When a dog finds something valuable and fears that it is going to be taken away or they are invested in or possessive about it, they might stiffen, growl, lunge or even bite. This is known as resource guarding and often occurs around food or toys, but also items of clothing, certain chairs or places on the couch and even people. In the wild, resource...
With ancestors including the now extinct German Bullenbeisser, and the Old English Bulldog, the Boxer was developed in the late 1800’s in Germany initially as bull baiting dogs and later to control cattle in slaughterhouses. They are a working dog breed and even served in the US military in World War 1 as messenger dogs, carrying packs and as guard dogs. Temperament With their strong,...
Many dogs don't do well at public off-leash dog parks, yet still need the opportunity to run about and play in new places and spaces for their mental and physical health and well-being. Fortunately, SniffSpace is a new online directory of safe, dog friendly private dog parks and play spaces that are available to rent by the hour around Australia. As a dog behavoiurist and...
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....
If you have a blind dog, or your dog is starting to lose its vision, there are many things you can do to help them and you to adjust to their life in the dark. Dogs can go blind for many reasons. From cataracts in old age to glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), accidents or other diseases that may see them progressively lose vision. The...
Do you know what dog love language your pet speaks? If you do, it can help you to understand what is going to motivate them the most in your training, help you to understand how to best bring them joy and reward them for their unconditional love, and even identify if something is going on with your dog's health. Much like humans, our pets have...
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. This kind of territorial barking is very normal for dogs, so we want...
Known for its long, shaggy coat, and for being the mascot for Dulux paints for over 60 years, the Old English Sheepdog, or OES which it is often referred to as, was originally bred to herd sheep and cattle. Temperament These guys are fun-loving and affectionate, they get along well with other dogs and pets, and make for a great family dog. They are very...
Many common dog behaviour problems including excessive barking, digging and destructive chewing occur when dogs are left alone in the backyard all day with nothing to do, so addressing boredom in dogs is vital. Dogs are pack animals and in the wild they would spend their days hunting and foraging for their food, keeping their brains and bodies active, so it’s not surprising we see...
Originating in the Far East as early the 1st century BCE (which means a very, very long time ago) they were bred as companions for ruling families in China, highly valued by Chinese Emperors and even guarded by soldiers. Temperament Anyone who has met or owned a pug will know they are a lively, affectionate little dog that loves people of all ages and generally...
When a dog finds something valuable and fears that it is going to be taken away or they are invested in or possessive about it, they might stiffen, growl, lunge or even bite. This is known as resource guarding and often occurs around food or toys, but also items of clothing, certain chairs or places on the couch and even people. In the wild, resource...
With ancestors including the now extinct German Bullenbeisser, and the Old English Bulldog, the Boxer was developed in the late 1800’s in Germany initially as bull baiting dogs and later to control cattle in slaughterhouses. They are a working dog breed and even served in the US military in World War 1 as messenger dogs, carrying packs and as guard dogs. Temperament With their strong,...
Many dogs don't do well at public off-leash dog parks, yet still need the opportunity to run about and play in new places and spaces for their mental and physical health and well-being. Fortunately, SniffSpace is a new online directory of safe, dog friendly private dog parks and play spaces that are available to rent by the hour around Australia. As a dog behavoiurist and...
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....
