Any behaviour that discourages another from taking, getting too close or sharing an object or valued area. Sometimes called possessive aggression. What is resource guarding? Resource guarding is when a dog exhibits behaviours like a look, head turn, slight baring of the teeth, growling, air […]
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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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Puppy Training Guide for Kidderminster and Worcestershire 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, Adelaide has trained hundreds of puppies across […]
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We are excited to welcome our working line German Shepherd puppy Having been looking for a long time, we finally found a breeder we were happy with and who had dogs we liked. Why did we want 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 […]
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If We Are Anxious, Can Our Dogs Become Anxious Too? Anxiety disorders are not contagious in the literal term but there is a correlation between atypical anxious behaviours in dogs and anxiety in their caregivers. As a specialist […]
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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Puppy Training Tips Although we might be a little biased, dog ownership is one of the most rewarding things in the world. But owning a puppy comes with responsibility, and some initial work, to help teach the puppy […]
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Have you got a new puppy? If so, here’s some great news – Puppy Hour is returning to Pets Corner Kidderminster on Saturday mornings from 09:30-10:30. The Confident K9 will be there tomorrow morning to answer and training […]
