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This is a really popular question, and it's something that a lot of dog owners ask me - because there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Our canine companion is usually a part of our life that we love, and humans tend to show affection with a cuddle,...
An escape artist dog or a hound-ini is another kind of dog that is really stressful to care for. Some dog breeds tend to be wanderers, and an intact dog or girls in heat can be problem too. Yet, some dogs are repeat offenders, and those dogs? Are just such huge...
Advocating is a bit of a buzzword in the dog world right now - but what is it? And what's the best way to be your dog’s advocate? Luckily, I'm here to help you with that!! Advocacy is essentially knowing what your dog is trying to communicate, and communicating it on...
When it comes to muzzles, it can be hard to know where to start or where to invest money, so I'm here to help with some insight into the BUMAS muzzle. Shoe Now BUMAS muzzle. The first thing to note i that the BUMAS muzzle is entirely custom made, and it's made from...
Aggression has an escalation process, and it's something we call the ladder of canine aggression, or ladder of canine communication. Canine communication isn't the easiest things for us humans to get our heads around. A lot of the time we ask our dogs to speak more...
When you have an aggressive dog, one of the first things you think of to help you manage them are soft muzzles. Of course, aggression (or reactivity) is not the only reason that you might be looking to secure your dog’s mouth, perhaps it's vet visits, groomers...
Jumping up on guests or family members is one of those tough things for a puppy to understand. Puppies are bursting with energy and easily excitable, especially when their favorite person comes into the door. Without training, a puppy’s natural reaction is often to...
Training your dog in german is a challenge, that's for sure. Popularised by things like Schutzhund, IPO, and other bitesports, German cues can be heard from police dogs, to regular dog owners, and even professional dog trainers. When training your dog, your first...
Some dogs tend to make better service dogs than others. I mean, there's a reason why guide dogs tend to be labradors, right? But, Labs aren't the only choice for a service dog, and in fact, there are 5 dog breeds that are famed for their ability to stand up as service...