Diet, the gut and behaviour – raw vs kibble
Did you know what you feed your dog affects its behaviour? Yes, that’s right. What you feed your dog affects how it behaves. There is increasing evidence that there is a link between negative behaviour and poor gut health in humans and in dogs. It’s all about...
Mental strength vs physical strength
Dogs require handlers and owners that have mental strength, probably more so than physical strength. Most of my clients are women and they are not particularly strong in the upper body, just like me, yet I am able to get them to walk their dogs on loose leads without...
The trouble with treats
There are some things that are made so much easier when we use treats, like toilet training, or recall training, teaching commands and puppy socialisation. We can still do these things without treats but they certainly do make the process a lot easier and quicker. I...
The Road to Rehabilitation
The Road to Rehabilitation A good behaviourist will not only work on training the dog and guiding the owners, they should also be there to provide support and focus along the way. It can be a roller coaster of emotions on the road to rehabilitation. Speaking from...
Should I neuter my dog?
This is a question we all have to face as dog owners. It is probably one of the hardest decisions that we have to make because it is irreversible and the effects are profound whether the dog is neutered or not. For some dog owners they simply follow the advice of...
Dog Leadership Seminar – Be the best leader for your dog
Sunday 17th March 2019 11am - 12.30pm This is an exciting opportunity to learn about how dogs think with lots of incredible insights and useful information to help you become a great pack leader to your dog. Patricia McGrady of Be More Dog & John Carini of...
To tug or not to tug?
Many dog owners choose to play games of tug with their dogs, believing that it is a healthy, fun game of play which creates a strong bond between dog and owner, but there are deeper messages being given that aren’t always good for the dog’s overall well being. I saw a...
Buddy’s Blog
Here is Buddy’s story from rescue to rehome. My name is Buddy, I am a 5 year old male Doberman. I was used as a stud dog in Exeter for a couple of years and during that time I wasn’t looked after properly. I am sensitive and timid, and so my time in the kennels really...