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...

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...

The topic of castrating male dogs is complicated and everyone seems to have differing views, experiences and beliefs about it. This makes...

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....

As much as barking is a natural dog behaviour, it can be embarrassing, frustrating and scary if your dog barks at other dogs during...

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....

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...

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...

If you live in a multi-dog household, you’re likely to be well practiced in managing your dogs around resources and avoiding any...

There is sometimes a significance placed on training dogs to listen around livestock, particularly sheep and cows, as though it’s a vital...

We tend to picture a fearful dog with their tail tucked low, cowering or trembling and looking visibly scared. These assumptions make it...

Autism Assistance Dog There is growing awareness of the benefits dogs can bring to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autistic children and adults often struggle to communicate or express their feelings in a way others understand. A round 1.1% of the UK population (which is more than 1 in 100 people) are thought to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis Finding ways to mitigate their condition and enable them to thrive is a priority for parents and

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...

Just like a wheelchair, walking stick, hearing aid or a pair of glasses, assistance dogs are important and necessary auxiliary aids. Fully trained assistance dogs have full rights of access to public places, spaces and services and these rights are protected in law. A service provider would never ask an individual to remove their glasses or hearing aid before entering their premises, and it should be the same for an assistance dog. Assistance dogs have been highly trained to

“PTSD & C-PTSD can affect anyone who has been exposed to trauma – an event or events which provoked fear, helplessness, or horror in...

Anyone who has lived with an anxious dog has probably wondered at some point ‘Is it my fault?’ or ‘Have I made them anxious?’. Some...

We are creatures of habit, as much as we might aspire to be free of routine and live spontaneously, many of us still have daily routines...

It feels quite unusual to meet dogs who never bark at the door, but why is it such a provoking situation for so many dogs and what can we...

When it comes to choosing a dog trainer, it can appear to be quite straight-forward, there are so many options, all of whom will tell you...

Why are some dogs so prone to destroying things, yet others never chew or shred anything in their whole life? If you’ve got a dog who...

One of the questions I’m most commonly asked is ‘what’s the best breed of dog to get?’. I’m sure most dog professionals are asked this...

How many of us wish our dogs would just willingly drop a toy when we’re trying to play with them? If you have to chase your dog, wrestle...

Anyone who has lived with a dog can vouch for the many benefits they bring. The companionship, the fulfilling sense of responsibility, and their ability to make us smile and provide us with endless entertainment. It’s no wonder then that the positive impacts they can have on the lives of people with PTSD is now becoming increasingly clear. A mental health condition is considered a disability if it has a long-term and substantial effect on your normal day-to-day activity, and

It has been highlighted in recent years just how dangerous dogs can be and how quickly things can go wrong. Many of us confidently say...