Just like people, dogs have their scale of how much ‘social’ they can do on any particular day…
Category: Training and Behaviour
Sharing what I know
Feel the love and leash-up
When you see a dog on lead you can expect they’re leashed for a reason
Emergency Exit for Reactive Dogs
When handling large animals we can’t just expect to easily drag them away from danger, sometimes it’s impossible and it can cause the behaviour to blow up.
Safe with your trainer
How do you find a trainer you can trust wont rush and push your dog?
Pampering Pooch or Punished?
What if that post-groom expression of joy isn’t because they feel so fresh? What if it’s sheer relief of having their freedom back! Being groomed is quite an invasive act, one that demands a level of comfort and trust. However, it’s not easy to trust someone holding a tool that previously scared or hurt you….
My dog needs space!
Wear yellow to request space. Get your discount with Streetwise Dogs
Reactive Dogs
You can’t force anyone to feel safe. “calm down” doesn’t work – Learn what does
The truth about Resource Guarding
Resource Guarding is a natural behaviour, we do it all the time but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Understanding it is key to resolving it, so get ready as i’ve spilled the beans!