It can be tough hunting for a new dog. Striking a balance between your way of life and a suitable breed can be like barking up the wrong tree. To help make your decision a little more focused, we have detailed the essential points to consider: How lively Breeds such as cocker and springer spaniels are famous for being high […] Continue Reading
It is all very well having strict training regimes for a dog but persuading a less outgoing animal to put themselves out there can be tough. There are a number of helpful tips to consider bringing your shy canine out of their shell: Gently does it Keeping patient and calm are great indicators for a dog that everything is ok. […] Continue Reading
It is estimated that three in five dogs suffer severe anxiety when you leave them alone in the house. It is a startling statistic and demonstrates the extent to which dogs are highly social animals. If your pet suffers with being left alone, there are a number of training techniques to help deal with the problem. Firstly, always ensure to […] Continue Reading
It is important to understand there is a sizeable difference between watch dogs and protection canines. Most dog owners encourage such behaviour from their pets if only to bark when someone approaches or raise an alarm to unusual sounds. As oppose to sophisticated training, watch dogs simply need their instincts to be harnessed. From a young age make sure you […] Continue Reading
Applying the Human Animal Bond in a Therapeutic Intervention Part 6 The findings of Martin and Farnum’s study reflect previous research, suggesting that animals can encourage the growth of desired communication skills. However, it remains unknown whether the changes were as a result of the dog itself or whether they were due to the combination of all three conditions (live […] Continue Reading
Human – Animal Bond Part 5 In the nineteenth-century, experiments in animal-assisted institutional care were successful. However, despite the success, the onset of scientific medicine largely eliminated animals from hospital settings by the early decades of the twentieth century (Allderidge, 1991). Over the past twenty years, despite the historical scepticism of the medical establishment, AAT is being acknowledged as having […] Continue Reading
As the winter nights set in and daylight walks come to an end, there are a number of important tips to adapting your canine to successful winter living. Consider some important training tips and get in a festive frame of thinking. Training Tips Winter is the best time to focus your dog on stopping at roadsides, crossing on command and […] Continue Reading
It may not be as dramatic as MaCaulay Culkin’s 80s exploits, but numerous owners leave their canines home alone every day. It is an unavoidable part of daily life and recent studies have suggested that much can be learned during this solitaire period. There are three distinct negative emotional behaviours that exist in dogs when left by themselves: Fear Many […] Continue Reading