The Labrador is undoubtedly the UKs most popular working and domestic pet dog. Although show labs feature as domestic pets also, I have found that over the last
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Be Meticulous in Training the Fundamentals
It’s distinctly human to rush through the things we are learning, or are teaching our dog, to get a slice of the end behaviour we want. This is
There’s Life in the Old Dog Yet
Commitment There’s no easy way to cope when we watch our dogs suffer from the effects of old age before our eyes. At the same time caring for
Why Curiosity is a Sign of Health in Your Dog
Dogs are born social, but social confidence can be destroyed if they feel overwhelmed and put under pressure where they feel their general safety is jeopardised. When dogs
Emotional Development
There is still little knowledge on the emotional development of young dogs out there. Development Points Fear Periods, or heightened periods of alertness as I like to call
Life is a Challenge
Life is achallenge for dogs, humans and all other species How and what we teach our dogs can leave lasting impressions. We know that dogs learn by association,
Parenting and Raising your Perfect Puppy
As many of you may have now realised, raising the perfect puppy is not so easy and we can often get a good deal more challenge than we
What to expect as your dog grows old.
Have you noticed signs that your dog is entering the older phase of life?Have you noticed any new or developing concerns your dog has shown towards the environment?Has
How to Cope Under Pressure
Many of the reactions and expressions your dog may show in daily life stem from feelings of vulnerability and insecurity. When they find success in those expressive forms
Dogs at Play
The Benefits of Play. I was fortunate to host Marc Bekoff for a 2-day seminar in Edinburgh some years back. Over the weekend we discussed play at great