Shouting at your dog is unhelpful…
Shouting at your dog is unhelpful I was out with Ziggy today at a local park. As usual there were quite a few dogs out and about with their owners, having fun. We were approaching a lady who was shouting, angrily and aggressively at her dog. The dog was paying no attention whatsoever. I observed […]
Reward or bribery?
Using rewards in dog training is an established and effective method for training dogs. However, if used incorrectly it can be counter-productive. I am seeing an increasing number of videos on Facebook and Youtube showing treats being used in the wrong way by ‘dog trainers.’ These videos show the trainer, or handler, constantly feeding treats […]
Stressed dog owners
We seem be be living in an, increasingly, stressful world. We worry about what people are saying on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media outlet. We worry about what people think about us in any circumstances throughout the day. When considering dog owners, I see more and more people out with their dogs showing […]
Give a dog a chance…
Once again, I find myself having to talk about owners not doing the best thing for the dogs in their charge. A couple approached the group of dogs I was with, socializing with Ziggy (my pooch). The approaching dog was a Setter on a 9 foot, or so, lead. The owner was, continually, yanking hard […]
Taking responsibility
‘I don’t understand. My dog is really friendly. Why did that dog try to attack my dog?’ I’m sure, we have all heard similar comments from dog owners. I met a chap with his lively Labrador yesterday. He used similar phrases to describe an interaction with another owner. But first, picture a common situation. His […]