by Susan Buffington | Mar 22, 2021 | Training Articles
Dogs just want to be dogs If you want a happy, respectful relationship with your dog, there are a few simple guidelines to follow: Don’ts Don’t allow your dog to free roam in your house. Don’t allow them to jump on furniture unless invited Don’t free feed eg: leave...
by | Mar 22, 2021 | Training Articles
🐾 Your Wants vs Your Dog’s Needs It’s natural to want to smother your dog with love. We want to cuddle them, pick them up, kiss them, and have them snuggled up on the couch. We do it because we love them — and that’s a beautiful thing. But the way dogs interpret this...
by | Mar 16, 2021 | Training Articles
While dogs are highly family driven they are not necessarily gregarious. And while your dog may get along well with all members of your family, including your other dogs, cats, chooks etc, they may look on strange dogs with suspicion. Strange dogs are potentially a...
by | Nov 13, 2020 | Training Articles
It’s about rewarding desired behaviours and discouraging unwanted ones. This balance is developed through your relationship with your dog. Are you strong and fair and worthy of following, or are you weak and can be safely ignored? Your dog does what you ask because it...