Homeschool For Dogs
A dog that ‘begs’ for food may whine, or poke his humans while they are eating. But many dogs are ‘silent beggars’. They just sit there, gazing at your pizza, then back at you, then back at your pizza again. As if they could ‘wish’ the food from your plate. Some begging dogs are also …
Paws Off My Pizza! (Or How To Stop A Dog From Begging At The Table)Read More
I recommend hand feeding dogs in several of my courses and articles. And quite a few readers asked me to elaborate on this after my recent article on bonding with a rescue dog. There are several reasons why you might want to consider hand feeding a dog, so we’ll take a look at those, and …
This is Reggie. He came to us after the sad death of both his owners. He was a very bewildered, and withdrawn little dog. And our role was to assess him and decide whether he would be suitable for the young family who wanted to adopt him. In the meantime, I wanted to build a …
Food training can be quite a contentious topic. You may have heard a lot of conflicting opinions. It doesn’t work, it’ll spoil your dog, it’ll make your dog fat… And so on. Most of these aren’t true, but the best way to find out if training with food is for you, is to jump straight …
We’ve come a long way since the early days of clicker training, when clickers were regarded as a new gimmick or passing craze by mainstream dog trainers, and thought unsuitable for ‘real’ training. Now the tables have turned completely and most professional dogs trainers use clickers to some extent. But what’s it all about? Despite …
Modern dog training often relies heavily on edible treats, especially in the early stages. Finding the best treats for raw fed dogs can be a challenge for those that want to feed their pets on a natural diet. A while back, I was chatting about this topic on my Facebook group. We were discussing whether …
In my lifetime there has been quite a dramatic change in the methods being used by dog trainers. And this change is gradually being passed on to the wider public. It’s been really exciting to be a part of this change in approach that has accompanied our growing knowledge and understanding of behavioral science. We …
The Changing Face Of Dog Training (And How To Choose Your Style)Read More
I’ve been raw feeding my dogs for several decades now. And I’m going to share what I feed my dogs and how I keep my dogs healthy on this system. I’ll also give you some food for thought on whether or not raw feeding is the best option for you and your family. In some …
Dog training is largely unregulated around the world. There are dog training qualifications that can be obtained in some areas, and some trainers are members of professional bodies that set standards and require members to agree to them. However, there is very little in the way of legal requirements for dog trainers to be either …
Experience Vs Credentials: What Matters Most When Choosing A Dog TrainerRead More
For many older folk, when we talk about tethering a dog, a picture of a sad neglected hound on the end of a rusty chain springs to mind. And when I was a kid, that kind of tethering was often a way of life for many lonely dogs left to ‘guard the yard’ all day. …
