Introducing a dog to a cat (or vice-versa)

Introducing a dog to a cat (or vice-versa)

I did promise some time ago to do something on introducing cats and dogs, and I thought now might be...

Reward delivery

Reward delivery

We sometimes find when we’re training our dogs, they seem to be focussing only on where the reward is coming...

Awareness of self

Awareness of self

It’s important to be aware of what we are doing physically and where we are emotionally when working on training...

Find the right motivator

Find the right motivator

Training is about capitalising on the fact that dogs and cats will do what works for them. So for example...

Jumping Jack dog is not such a gas gas gas

Jumping Jack dog is not such a gas gas gas

Especially when you have a large dog, jumping up is not considered a polite behaviour. Some people don’t mind, some...

What is safe play and what is escalating aggression?

What is safe play and what is escalating aggression?

Sometimes it’s hard to know right? Some dogs play really rough, all growly and barky, humping, chasing… It can be...