Managing your dog with a new baby at home
Bringing home a new baby is a wonderful experience and you want everything to go as smoothly as possible with your dog. Here is a little list of some things that you can do which will really help make the transition simple and straight forward. 1. Be the pack leader Being the pack leader is […]
Keeping children safe around dogs
Best dog around children Keeping children safe around dogs is a topic that we really do need to improve our knowledge on. So many dog bites on children happen when some very basic rules are broken. With this in mind I thought I would run through some of the key ways that you can avoid […]
Fireworks and dog anxiety
Dogs scared of fireworks Helping dogs with fireworks Dogs who are scared of fireworks (almost identical for the fear of thunder and many other noises) is a topic that I am passionate about, as I hate to see any animals in fear, especially dogs. True fear, which is what many dogs are experiencing becomes very […]
What are the best dog breeds to own?
Breed all about it! The discussion about what are the best dog breeds to own brings up a wide variety of views. Almost everyone has an opinion, and of course as a dog behaviorist I always find it fascinating to hear about everyone’s different experiences with the various dog breeds. There is one point that […]
Video of Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy socialization
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy is shown the rules of the dog Nature knows best One of the things about watching dogs meet for the first time is that if you know what you are looking for there is actually an awful lot going on. You see, dogs instinctively know that there are leaders and followers. […]
West Highland Terrier puppy socializing with larger dogs
West Highland Terrier puppy meets larger dogs In this video you’ll meet Horlicks, a West Highland Terrier puppy. Sh’e been introduced to my two girls, who are the first large dogs she’s ever met. Calm energy is the key to puppy socialization Inca is very calm and relaxed, and that’s the invitation for the West […]
Dogs socializing, learning to read dogs body langauge
Dogs socializing, learning to read dogs body langauge Watch as my two trained dogs Inca and Peanut, keep two large male Ridgeback Cross dogs (Nitro and Diesel) away until they are ready to say hello. Fascinating little interaction As you watch the dogs socializing, you’ll see their body language is a real giveaway – the […]
