As a dog trainer, I find that continuity in training is pivotal to have and to keep having a well-behaved dog. Since I have started working at Bark and Birch, I see approximately 80 dogs come in and out of our doors every month, plus those who opt for 1-2-1 sessions....
The word compulsive describes an involuntary desire to do something. When a dog exhibits some compulsive behaviour, it repeatedly performs one or more continuous acts in an increasing way that will ultimately culminate in disrupting its daily routine. The tendency is...
The majority of dog owners love their dog to an extent where they treat the dog partly like a child which is not necessarily the issue. The problem is that these owners often only do positive and fun things spoiling their dogs without asking for anything in return....
Dog aggression is a serious behavioural issue that is one of the main reasons owners seek professional help from trainers, behaviourists and vets. It can range in severity from low-level growling to barking and biting and can have a large number of potential triggers....
Some owners think that their dogs have a rational understanding that “ she gives me food and love and toys, so I should do what they ask, and behave nicely”. Between two people, child and parent for example, the child might understand this and feel indebted to the...