Ok, let me clarify I don't want you to actively put your dog in situations that you know will cause them to growl, however........

Growling is often the last warning that any dog will give you before they bite.

It's really important that we do not reprimand our dogs for trying to communicate with ...

I would love to be able to share with you a quick fix that will solve your dog's problem behaviour. 

There are 100's of gadgets, techniques and even medication that will promise just that! 

So why am I resisting jumping on board the quick fix band wagon!!

For me it looks like all these quick fixe...

You may have noticed the heading for this blog is a paradox yet I see the truth of it every day working with so many dogs and their owners. 

Understanding this paradox can be very helpful when learning to listen to your dog and improve their behaviour.

I am sure you already know your dog is unique...

This week I wanted to share with you what has been going on for me personally over the festive period with my own dog Fudge.

As some of you may know I have been practicing Dog Listening with Fudge since she arrived with us at the age of 3 in January 2014. This has made living with her a wonderful e...

I spend a lot of time sharing the 4 Care Connections of Dog Listening to help dog owners with their dog's behaviour. 

Generally it goes likes this:

• The dog does something enough times that the owner gets to the point they need some help and are ready to hear something new. Many of us (myself inc
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As I walk along our local beach it occurs to me just how many of the dogs I  see are reactive than responsive to not just their owners but everything that life offers them. 

That can be anything from reacting to the doorbell, to people walking past the house, to birds/cats in the garden to walks full...

Imagine the scene - you are struggling with your dog's behaviour and they are doing something you don't want them to, so you say 'no' and after a while, it doesn't work so you say it louder, maybe more quietly and finally someone tells you to say it in your best assertive voice.... like you had neve...

Some people say "my dog loves the rain" while other dogs really hate it.

But why? 

I am unsure why some love it. I often wonder if they really do or are just good actors.  However, there is actually a really good reason why your dog might not like the rain. Our dogs see the world much less visually th...

The first step in helping your dog to enjoy fireworks night is to know the signs that they are worried

• Shaking
• Panting
• Excessive barking
• Not wanting to leave the house 
• Becoming more clingy than normal
• Drinking excessively
• Running away
• Agressive 

To be honest almost any change in behavi...