Uncategorized DON’T MISTAKE A DOG TRAINER’S CONFIDENCE FOR ABILITY 13 Jun 2019 As dog trainers, what do we think of our own abilities? I imagine that almost all dog trainers believe themselves to be, at the very least, competent. It stands to…
Uncategorized Are choke chains, prong collars and shock collars okay if used correctly? 27 May 201927 May 2019 The notion that, when used correctly, choke chains, prong collars and shock collars are good options, is common. We only need to take a look around social media to see…
Uncategorized Scatter Feeding: Are you killing your dog? 12 Apr 2019 I recently read that scatter feeding (scattering food around) is a bizarre fad that will teach your dog to eat everything they find and possibly kill them. So here’s what…
Uncategorized Contrafreeloading: Why animals may prefer to work for food 12 Jan 201912 Jan 2019 We see the argument put forward frequently that our dogs actually prefer to work for food rather than getting food for free. At first look, this seems illogical. Why…
Uncategorized Extinction, really? is it? 21 Dec 201824 Dec 2018 I tend to struggle with the concept of behavioural extinction. Despite its place in many textbooks and journals, it doesn't sit well in my mind. A note for the non…
Uncategorized Do dogs feel guilt? 31 Oct 2018 There has long been discussion over the ability of dogs to feel guilt, but what is guilt? Guilt is a feeling of regret that you have acted in a way…
Uncategorized Humans are from Mars, Dogs are from Pluto. 23 Sep 201823 Sep 2018 Dogs love to sniff; hardly a revelation I know but just think about it for a moment. Dogs really really love to sniff. It's compulsive, it's innate, it's part of…
Uncategorized Should we allow animals to say NO? 16 Jun 2018 If we are asking an animal to do something then we generally expect them to do it. There's a really strong feeling (and I'm not only talking of aversive trainers)…
Uncategorized WOULD YOU USE HOMEOPATHY ON YOUR PETS? 8 Jun 2018 Pet owners may be attracted to the use of homeopathy as a natural alternative to conventional treatments. The lack of side effects compared to the possible side effects of modern…
Uncategorized Resource Guarding 30 May 2018 We're all resource guarders, aren't we? If somebody tries to take your stuff, or you just think they might, don't you get a bit uptight? shout, scream, or hold on…
