by Anja Andjelic | Jan 16, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Debunking Myths: Why Positive Reinforcement Might Not Be Working for Your Dog We’ve all come across the statement: “positive reinforcement doesn’t work for all dogs.” This belief is often accompanied by the notion that...
by Anja Andjelic | Sep 29, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Does exercise increase reactivity? First off, I need to say that I am very much pro exercise and meeting needs. And also… …there are different types of exercises; some are high arousal, high intensity (e.g., chasing games, agility, tug), and some are...
by Anja Andjelic | Sep 26, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Dog friendly spaces aren’t for all dogs, and that’s ok It is pretty great how much more dog friendly our society is becoming, and how dogs are allowed in a greater variety of places than they ever were before. However, not all dogs are going...
by Anja Andjelic | Jul 5, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Expectations vs. reality: settling I think that many times we get a dog and expect them to fit into our lives seamlessly and be content sharing all of our activities with us (walking through a busy park, chilling in a pub, accompanying us to pick up the...
by Anja Andjelic | Jun 23, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 All about puppy socialisation! The 8–12-week stage is critical for a puppy’s social development, and not only will proper socialisation give your dog the best chances of growing up into a behaviourally sound adult, but it will also help prevent potential...
by Anja Andjelic | Jun 9, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
07555 514 596 Let sleeping dogs lie… We all know that for humans, sleep plays a vital role in both physical and psychological health and wellbeing, and that sleep deficits are associated with a wide array of physical and mental health problems. Studies have found that...