Behaviour Related

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Our understanding of dog behaviour has advanced tremendously in recent years, mostly for good. There are, however, still some trainers out there who insist on “alpha owners”, electric collars and other aversives to teach a dog. Founded on unscientific precepts of wolf behaviour, long since discredited, it’s heavily biased on “being the boss” and punishing the dog that doesn’t respond. ...read more

Jack and Jill

9th Jan, 2018
Twice as nice or double trouble? Before we add a second dog to our family, it’s a good idea to give the matter plenty of thought. Good intentions don’t always guarantee great results. While there are plenty of stories that have happy endings, there are some pitfalls that can easily be avoided if the misconceptions surrounding this topic are addressed. ...read more

A fearful dog is one that has difficulty adapting to its environment. All dogs have a threshold of fear that is reached when the dog no longer feels safe, for whatever reason. At this point, the sympathetic nervous system kicks in, causing various physical and emotional changes in the dog. ...read more

YES! Is the new NO!

14th Nov, 2017
“No! No… no Fido!” I see the frustrated owner at the end of her leash (pun intended). And Fido is, well, not at the end of the leash; but why is the owner upset? I don’t know exactly what Fido is doing to upset his owner. And neither does Fido. ...read more

Asking yourself and your family some basic questions about what kind of dog or puppy would best suit you will make the whole choosing, adoption and family integration much easier. There are so many types of dogs in shelters that most of the time it’s almost impossible to know what you’re looking at. While it’s never a guarantee, as there are always exceptions to the rules, it will help you to know what to look for in a new puppy or dog at the shelter. ...read more

Let’s get over the idea that older dogs can’t learn new tricks. They can. We’re not talking about balancing a ball on the end of his nose (although that can be done) but about enriching both your lives through activities you enjoy together. ...read more

Keep in touch

15th Aug, 2017
This everyday phrase takes on a new meaning for pet lovers. Welcome to the world of Tellington TTouch® What is Tellington TTouch®? This is a gentle and positive way to help animals and humans to relax, to manage environmental stress, increase body awareness and promote healing. ...read more

Pets are family

13th Jun, 2017
Dogs became domesticated thousands of years ago, creating a mutually beneficial relationship, but we need to remember that they are a different species, have different needs, ‘speak’ a different language, and behave in a different way to us. We need to respect that in order to keep our families – and our pets – safe. ...read more

Here kitty, kitty

16th May, 2017
Adopting an adult cat is like inviting a friend to move in with you. The relationship is an equal partnership based on trust, co-operation and understanding, and compensating for each other’s differences, strengths and weaknesses. ...read more

Cat lovers know that there’s nothing as relaxing as having a feline friend by your side, softly purring away. But did you know that it’s actually good for your health too? ...read more

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