WHY A GROWL IS GOOD INFORMATION
The instinct to tell a growling dog off is understandable but almost always wrong. Here is what the growl is
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WHAT WE’RE GETTING WRONG ABOUT DOG TRAINING
A look at the evidence Dog training has never been more accessible, and the results have never been more inconsistent.
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HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM JUMPING ON VISITORS
Dogs jumping up on people can be a frustrating and somewhat embarrassing habit, but with patience and positive reinforcement, it’s
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ASKDQ: PULLING ON THE LEAD
Q: I love walking my dog, but he pulls a lot on the lead. How can I teach him to
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TEACHING A RELIABLE RECALL
Building a strong come command in all environments A reliable recall – a dog who comes when called regardless of
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AI JOINS THE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM BUT DOGS STILL LEAD THE WAY
New technology helps canine search teams locate victims five to ten times faster, whilst monitoring dogs’ wellbeing during missions Search-and-rescue
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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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ASKDQ: POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT FOR OVERWEIGHT DOGS
Q: Is positive reinforcement suitable for dogs who are overweight? A: Positive reinforcement is suitable for all dogs, including overweight
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CRATE TRAINING – ETHICAL OR NOT?
Crate training has become a popular method of managing dogs, but it is certainly not without controversy. Some people argue
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TEACHING YOUR DOG TO ‘STAY’
The ‘stay’ command is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog. Not only does it promote
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