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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. Every walk feels like a military operation. You scan ahead constantly, cross the road […]
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Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Or rather, the dog on the sofa who has just growled at a visitor for the third time this week. If you’re looking for a trusted dog behaviourist in Kidderminster, […]
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What is a Sound Box? A sound box is a simple, science-informed confidence-building exercise for anxious dogs. It uses a cardboard box filled with safe, lightweight objects and scattered treats to gently expose dogs to new sounds, movement, […]
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This January, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Skippers Pet Products, a trusted name in the pet food industry, to create a unique opportunity for dedicated pet owners. Skippers extended a heartfelt invitation, encouraging their community to share their […]
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🏆 Your 60-SECOND weekly dog training challenge: Let’s talk about a fun challenge for dog owners this month. Train smart, not hard! Here are three weekly things you can teach your dog using high-value treats: 1️⃣ Task 1: […]
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Although dogs are known to be meat-eaters, a variety of fruits for dogs can provide them with an excellent source of essential vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, and hydration. The natural sugars and fibres in fruits can aid digestion and […]
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Fear aggression is one of the most common causes of aggression in dogs, and it can also play a role in other forms of aggressive behaviour, including owner-directed, possessive, and territorial aggression. Not all canine aggression is rooted […]
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You may be surprised to learn that your dogs’ eating habits change season to season. If your dog starts to eat less in summer, you would be forgiven for thinking they have become ‘fussy’. We also have some […]
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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 […]
