Recall: Why doesn’t my dog come back?

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“My dog has good recall …. Unless he sees something more interesting than me.”  It’s fair to say I have heard this more than once! Let’s start with the positives – a dog that comes back when there are no distractions at least has a grasp of the principles of recall.  A bit like how we […]

Why does my dog bark and howl when left alone?

Separation anxiety is a very common behaviour problem in dogs. There are many potential contributory factors and, once a dog has developed separation anxiety, it can be challenging to resolve. The good news is that, with the help of a good canine behaviourist, and some commitment from you, the owner, it is possible to teach […]

How Does a Canine Behaviourist Work?

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I should start this by saying that I can’t really speak for how all canine behaviourists work as everyone will work in a way that works for them and their clients.  This is really a description of how I work. I know that some people might feel anxious about contacting a canine behaviourist for help.  I am […]

What does a Canine Behaviourist do?

What does a canine behaviorist do

What does a Canine Behaviourist do? If you’re a UK dog owner, you may have heard of canine behaviourists but aren’t sure what they do or how they differ from a dog trainer. A dog trainer will show you how to teach your dog the skills it needs for the job you want it to […]