BODY LANGUAGE EXPLAINED
Part 1: Posture Most dog owners would love to know what goes on in their dog’s head. The good news […]
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THE SHY DOG REVOLUTION
Celebrating introverted personalities rather than trying to ‘fix’ them For too long, dog culture has celebrated the confident extrovert: the
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ASKDQ: DOORBELL DRAMA
Q: My dog goes wild when the doorbell rings. What can I do to help him cope better? A: You’re
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BRINGING ENRICHMENT TO MEAL TIMES
Canine enrichment is the adding of actions or items to a dogs’ environment to benefit their physical or psychological health.
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ASKDQ: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Q: Can dogs suffer from seasonal affective disorder? A: No studies suggest that dogs can suffer from seasonal affective disorder
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ASKDQ: WANTING A BELLY RUB OR DISPLAYING SUBMISSIVE BEHAVIOUR?
Q: How do I know if my dog wants a belly rub or is being submissive? A: Dogs expose their
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CANINE SENSORY GARDEN
Text: Sarah Wanless This month we look at a form of passive enrichment for your canine companion. Passive enrichment is
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT – THE PRINCIPLES
Positive reinforcement training uses a reward to reinforce a desired behaviour. This reward makes it more likely that the behaviour
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TRICKY TOYS – WHY YOU SHOULD CHALLENGE YOUR PAW PAL WITH SNUFFLE TOYS
Text: Barbara Kellerman What do flowers, fortune cookies, cubes and mats have in common? The answer is obvious. They all
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ASKDQ: BUTT-SNIFFING
Q: Why do dogs sniff each other’s butts? A: A dog’s olfactory system is complex and advanced, making their sense
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