14.01.2018

Dog Training, Visitor Mounting/Humping!

Put a stop to dog visitor humping!
Firstly, it’s important to remember that dogs do not share our view on anti-social behaviour ;-)
A dog ‘humps’/mounts a person usually because they are in a heightened or charged state that can include being stressed or excited*.
Humping is performed to relieve this stress. [Read More…]

08.01.2018

Dog Training, Some Training Tips

A couple of tips for you..
-To your dog, the word “No” is far less effective than the guttural growling sound of “Bah!” or “Ahh!” usually, when a negative behaviour has JUST occurred.

- On a different note, a good time to have a short training session, I find, is after a walk. Not a marathon mind you ;-) Your dog’s pent-up energy has been released and their mind is more calm and focused,
Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant, Dogs Best Friend.

03.01.2018

Dog Training, Visitors, Jumping Up

Tis the season for visitors and visiting!
So let’s recap how to stop jumping up -
Firstly though, always give your dog the opportunity to ‘do good’ and ask for a ‘Sit’, they may surprise you ;-)
It goes without saying then, that jumping up should never be encouraged.
If you’re dealing with a mild jumper, talk to your guest about how to greet your dog. [Read More…]