Help! My dog barks at people
Having a dog who barks at people can make life very stressful, whether your dog barks at every person or whether it’s more random and...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Sep 17
- 10 min
XL Bullies - don't blame the dog
We’ve probably all heard the saying “there’s no such thing as bad dogs, only bad owners”, is that really true though? What if there are...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Sep 12
- 7 min
“Don’t worry, he’s friendly!” … The guide to dog walking etiquette
We’ve probably all been there, you’re doing your best to focus on your dog and suddenly another dog is barrelling over to you and getting...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Sep 6
- 18 min
Which breed makes the best assistance dog?
Choosing a breed of dog is never an easy decision but it’s even more important when you’re choosing a puppy with the aim of them becoming...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jul 26
- 7 min
How to focus your dog around distractions
Many of us can only dream of having one of those dogs who calmly observes the world around them, takes it all in their stride and...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jul 14
- 9 min
Keeping kids safe around dogs
The Humane Society estimates that 51% of dog bite victims are children. And most dog bites happen at home and with a familiar dog. So...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jul 4
- 5 min
The 'Let’s Go' cue for dog interactions
Do you ever feel stuck in situations with your dog? Perhaps they’re so set on greeting a dog, you can’t physically move them? Or you see...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 28
- 8 min
Please Don’t Go … Dealing with separation anxiety
We don’t often think about needing to ‘train’ our dogs to be left alone, many of us will have been lucky to live with dogs who can be...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 25
- 8 min
Puppy Biting - THE WHY’S, WHAT’S, WHAT-NOTS & HOW’S
Puppies are adorable. They’re cute, silly, mischievous and endless fun, but it’s not long before those little needle-sharp teeth start to...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 23
- 7 min
When is it too hot to walk your dog?
It’s that time of year again where we’re constantly reminded of how dangerous the hot weather can be for our dogs. We’re reminded for...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 16
- 7 min
Managing Arousal in Dogs - Trigger Stacking 101
Ever wondered why your dog can walk past 10 dogs on a walk, but then on the 11th dog they start barking? Or why your dog can cope with...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 14
- 10 min
Male dogs, hormones and castration
The topic of castrating male dogs is complicated and everyone seems to have differing views, experiences and beliefs about it. This makes...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Jun 6
- 9 min
When play biting escalates in the adolescent dog
When you bring a puppy home, you’re prepared for some level of mouthing and biting, and accept it’s a normal part of puppy development....
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Adolescent Dogs
- May 28
- 7 min
Help! My dog barks at other dogs
As much as barking is a natural dog behaviour, it can be embarrassing, frustrating and scary if your dog barks at other dogs during...
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Adolescent Dogs
- May 10
- 8 min
Two Puppies are Better Than One?
Puppies are undeniably cute and fun, we love their adorable antics, their clumsy ways and how they need us so much in those early days....
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Adolescent Dogs
- Apr 28
- 6 min
The Guilty Look: Can dogs really feel guilty?
Have you ever walked into a room, looked at your dog and thought “what have you done?”. Maybe there are obvious signs of destruction, or...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 31
- 4 min
Waggy Tails and Happy Dogs?
It’s often assumed when a dog is wagging their tail, they’re happy or excited. We get confused when a dog is barking or acting...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 31
- 7 min
Resource guarding between dogs
If you live in a multi-dog household, you’re likely to be well practiced in managing your dogs around resources and avoiding any...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 31
- 4 min
Keeping your dog safe around Livestock
There is sometimes a significance placed on training dogs to listen around livestock, particularly sheep and cows, as though it’s a vital...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 29
- 8 min
Traffic chasing and the many faces of fear
We tend to picture a fearful dog with their tail tucked low, cowering or trembling and looking visibly scared. These assumptions make it...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 27
- 6 min
Dogs for Autism; can you train your own assistance dog?
There is growing awareness of the benefits dogs can bring to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autistic children...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 25
- 5 min
Are you bribing your dog?
When you’re using treats or toys to reward a dog for good behaviour, you will often hear people make comments like ‘it’s all bribery’ or...
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 14
- 7 min
What is an assistance dog & what is the law?
Just like a wheelchair, walking stick, hearing aid or a pair of glasses, assistance dogs are important and necessary auxiliary aids....
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Adolescent Dogs
- Mar 11
- 10 min
C-PTSD and Healing through Dog Training
“PTSD & C-PTSD can affect anyone who has been exposed to trauma – an event or events which provoked fear, helplessness, or horror in...
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