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Have you ever wondered what is the rave about puppy schools and why puppies should attend these classes? Behaviourist Samantha Walpole explains why it is important for your puppy. Why it’s important: Itâs a critical, one-time window of opportunity, we never get back Attending a well-run socialisation school shapes behaviour forever What does he learn […]
POSTED BY Dom IN Training, Behaviour, Featured, New Parents ON May 22, 2019
Dogs need discipline. Some dog owners find negative punishment effective when it comes to correcting their dogs. It almost always works and itâs humane as well as safe. Plus: it can help with healthy communication and developing good behaviour. Training is aimed at teaching your dog what types of behaviour is acceptable, and what are […]
Just because your beloved dog is balanced, happy and healthy doesnât mean he or she is obedient. Luckily, with a few basic tricks, you can manage certain unfavourable behaviours that youâre experiencing or that can creep in later. You could go to classes, or try these yourself and build a stronger connection with your pup. […]
Probably not. The way our pets communicate is a lot more complicated. But there are things we can take note of to better understand and speak to them. Quixi Sonntag is a lecturer in animal behaviour and wellbeing at the University of Pretoria. She notes that weâd have to be very good at mimicking animal […]
You hear the crack of thunder in the distance and you cringe, knowing what follows next â a dog who is so afraid of the thunder that you struggle to keep him under control. But it doesnât have to be that way. You can help your dog through the storm, making life easier for both […]
Many countries ban pit bulls as a dangerous breed but âthereâs no science that bears that idea out,â says this author. The American pit bull; we either love them or hate them. In 2014, a four-year-old was severely injured in Phoenix, Arizona and author Bronwen Dickey took on the task of understanding why this breed […]
Let sleeping dogs lie, they say. Well, it would be a lot easier if it didnât look like they were chasing cats, rabbits, or even maybe dragonflies in their sleep. But, are those twitches dreams? At the structural level, the brains of dogs are similar to those of humans. Also, during sleep the brain wave patterns of […]
Your once-gorgeous lawn, garden, or fence-line now looks like a mini war zone, pockmarked with holes, savaged turf, and devastated vegetables. You know whoâs to blame: your dog! Why does your dog keep digging up the yard? What can you do about it? âWhat the⌠I only planted that this morning!â Whatever breed of dog you […]
I have a one-year-old black Lab. He is a very sweet dog, but we cannot get him to stop licking us. When I say licking … I mean that we cannot pet him without getting licked. What can we do to stop this behavior? Nine times out of 10, your dog is licking to show affection. Remember […]