Dogs are social creatures by habit. They love company and many love nothing better than to have a good run with their buddies. Those of us who witness healthy, happy play with carefree abandon love to see our dogs mixing happily but unfortunately in most cases that play isn’t always carefree and healthy. I love … More Pack Walks – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Over the years I have been working in Animal Behaviour I am always amazed at how many people disregard science and research. The world of dog training has really moved forward as science has discredited some of the more outdated methods such as Dominance and pack leadership style methods. There has been a huge amount … More Treating fear with pain – Why does it appear to work and what really happens under the skin?
People have often asked me why I do this job and what qualifies me to call myself an animal behaviour specialist. The short answer is that I love animals and I have spent a fortune studying their behaviour. The long answer is detailed – yes I love animals, yes I am qualified but more than … More Why I got into Dog Training & Animal Behaviour.
A number of years ago I read an article in which a dog owner recounted what was on the surface an amusing story. It was Christmas and the owners had gone out to do some shopping. The dogs had been left with free rein of the house including the room where the Christmas tree was. … More Christmas Paws
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