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What does IGP stand for in the dog sport Schutzhund (German for ‘Protection Dog’)? IGP is short for Internationale Gebrauchshund Pruefung, which is a German competition sport previously known as IPO or Schutzhund. It originated at the beginning of this […]
Resource guarding is any behaviour that discourages another from taking, getting too close to, or sharing an object or valued area. Sometimes called possessive aggression. Your dog growls when you go near their food bowl. They stiffen when […]
Pain is essential as it helps protect the body from harm, but it can also be challenging to identify in dogs. Understanding pain in dogs and getting veterinary referrals are important in behaviour modification. Pain is an uncomfortable […]
Do you often set resolutions in the New Year for yourself? Well, have you thought about doing some for your dog! Looking out for them and their well-being goes hand in hand with our own. A happy dog has […]
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If you have a dog that’s embarrassing you by jumping up all the time, that plays too rough with children or steals things off the kitchen counter – then keep reading! In this blog we are going to […]
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Is Online Dog Training Effective? Yes absolutely! Welcoming a dog into your family is a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. If you are choosing a young puppy, then always remember that you are taking […]
You don’t have to rehome or euthanize your dog. They were there for YOU last year, so be there for THEM now. As a dog behaviour expert and, I am now seeing more and more cases of anxious […]
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We wanted to share what a success our ‘Introduction to Scentwork and Agility’ workshop was on Saturday. Jointly hosted by Reef Agility and The Confident K9 we wanted to thank everyone for coming and hope you all had […]
Once you try scentwork with your dog, you definitely get hooked! Have you tried it yet? We highly recommend it as it is so simple and doesn’t have to cost anything. Many owners simply start with the dogs […]
Do you realise how good sniffing is for your dogs health? Well let me share with you that a whopping 41% of the dogs brain is dedicated to scenting. Proportionally speaking, this area of the brain which is […]
