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How to Break Bad Habits In Dog Behaviour

What is a habit? nounA settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Like humans, dogs can develop habits or behaviours over time, and…
Train Your Dog To Use A Doggy Door

Doggy doors can be handy additions to life with dogs. They allow free access to outdoors when needed especially if your dog is home alone. It is, however, worthwhile considering…
Storms & Wind Phobia in Dogs

Training to help an anxious dog, how to help them, and how an owner should behave. Storms are a very common cause of phobias in dogs, but we often don’t…
Fireworks and Loud Noises Phobia in Dogs

Dogs can have fears and phobias just like humans do. Even if it may seem silly to us, the fear is real to them. For dogs, loud noises such as…
Car Trips; How to teach your dog to like it and to behave well.

It’s great that we get to take dogs everywhere with us, but how do you get your dog to like travelling in the car? Better yet, be calm and well…
Is my dog ready for the dog park?

Is my dog social? Have they learnt how to greet other dogs and people calmly? Your dog needs to be comfortable meeting other dogs (including overly excited dogs) and new…
What should I bring to the dog park?

Things to remember to take for the dog park include;
What should I do if my dog gets into a scuffle at the dog park?

Unfortunately, this is the risk you take with dog parks. Dogs’ arousal levels are high and there is a fine line between arousal and aggression. It can be a split…
How can I ensure my dog’s safety at the dog park?

Unfortunately, you can’t. You are dealing with living breathing beings, not robots. We can never be sure how another dog or your dog will react in a situation. However, you…
Should I take my dog to a dog park or dog beach?

Dog parks are often fenced, whereas dog beaches are not. If your dog doesn’t have a good recall either use a long line or keep to the fenced dog parks.…

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