Dog Behaviourist Tips: Resource Guarding – How can it be Stopped? As a dog behaviourist I see an array of behaviour problems in my client's dogs. Is your dog possessive about some of its rawhides and toys? Does it growl at you if…

Dog Behaviourist Tips: Aggression in a Dog and How it can be Stopped One of the most prolific dog behaviour problems that I see as a dog behaviourist is aggression. Does your dog bark, lunge, growl, or exhibit any other type of unsociable…

Dog Behaviourist Tips: Dogs and Classical Music As a dog behaviourist, I'm always interested in learning new ways to calm and reduce stress and anxiety in dogs. One method I regularly use for my own pet dogs is classical music. Classical music Proven…

Dog Training Tips - Thinking of Adopting a Rescue Dog? So, you are thinking about taking on a rescue dog! As a dog behaviourist experienced in dog training, I can help you to make your decision and provide 
support for you in caring…

Ask a Dog Behaviourist - Why is My Dog Barking? Whenever I knock at new client’s door and hear very loud and frantic barking, followed by a few choice swear words telling that dog to shut up - I generally know I am…

Dog Training Tips - Mental stimulation works! Why Mental Stimulation is Important Dog Training For Dogs Dogs need both mental and physical exercise as part of dog training to be balanced and healthy. Finding ways to mentally stimulate a dog can be challenging.…

Important Changes to the Dangerous Dog Act From13th May 2014 Important New LegislationThere is a very serious change to the law regarding dogs. It can affect all dog owners, or the person in charge of the dog at the time of the incident. The changes to…

Common German Shepherd Behavioural Problems and Personality Traits Over the years working as a dog trainer, I’ve probably worked with as many German shepherd dogs as any other breed. Most often, they are an incredibly loyal breed, are devoted to their owners, and have…

Dogs Resource Guarding Canine Possession Aggression.Object Guarding: This is the act of aggressively protecting objects such as toys, pigs ears, rawhide chews and other treasures It can also be the dog's bed, the dogs space, the dogs body, or approaching a sleeping space, or…

Cocker Rage - Fact or Fiction We have all heard of it but how many actually understand what is euphemistically known as Cocker Rage? The term "Cocker Rage Syndrome" was originally used to describe a set of behaviour's that were occurring in a…

You probably don't like any dog training method that involves the word “negative.”  “I don’t want that around my precious doggo.” And, I agree with you… Most dog owners would rather live with a "bad" dog than have a dog trainer apply ‘negative’…

Whether the aggression is directed towards you, a family member, a stranger, or another animal... an aggressive dog is not only very frightening, but could inflict serious injuries or invite legal action. While it may seem like your dog is biting you 'a…