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Tips to help your dog through firework season.
It’s September as I write, which only gives us a couple of months to ready our dogs for the onslaught of continual loud explosions throughout the night, for several weeks. Terrifying for many of our canine friends, not to mention cats, horses, birds etc.
We have Guy Fawkes night, closely followed by Diwali, followed by New Year’s Eve, sometimes with not much respite in between.
Getting a puppy? Questions to ask the breeder (and yourself)
So you want to get a puppy? Exciting times. But before you rush into buying the first cute little thing you see, take a moment to think about what breed of dog would suit your lifestyle. The decision you are about to make will affect the next 13 or so years of your life.
Never Chase Your Dog Again: Recall Training Guide
Don’t worry- it’s never too late to teach a reliable recall. First you need to understand why your dog isn’t coming back. Dogs are not naughty on purpose. There is always a reason for their actions.
Is Positive Reinforcement the Best Way to Train Your Dog?
It is proven that positive reinforcement works. Your dog does something you approve of, you reward him, therefore he will give you more of that behaviour in order to get more rewards. His good behaviour has been reinforced in a positive way.
Separation Anxiety in Dogs - 10 ways to help your dog cope
Is your dog anxious or just bored? Some destructive behaviours can be interpreted as separation anxiety, when the dog just needs something to do.
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