How Dogs See Colours
Does your dog run by toys you throw for him, as if he doesn’t see them? Dogs see colours differently than we do. Research has shown that red appears brown, and purple looks blue to a dog. Grass as well...
View ArticleDogs do not feel guilt
Dogs do not feel guilt and they don’t do things out of spite. But they do react with fear to displays of anger or frustration. Dogs are blissfully innocent. They can’t tell the difference between an...
View ArticleComforting a frightened dog will not worsen her fear
Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you come face to face with the very thing that scares you the most. A room full of snakes or perhaps being locked in a very dark, enclosed space. Now...
View ArticleLet Your Dog Sniff
When you take your dog for a walk, let him sniff. Smell is the most important sense for dogs. Dogs navigate the world with their noses much like humans use their eyes. Use this to your advantage when...
View ArticlePush Drop Stick Rules – a way make your training more efficient.
Do you want to make your training sessions more efficient? Push Drop Stick Rules as taught by Jean Donaldson are the way to go. The rules are simple to use and will make your training sessions both...
View ArticleDogs Connect the Dots ……
Does your dog become excited when you grab his leash, go to the treat cupboard or pick up his bowl? Dogs learn that these predict walks, treats, and meals. This is classical conditioning at work. You...
View ArticleResource Guarding Facts and Tips
Resource guarding is a normal dog trait, some dogs have retained the urge to guard from their hunter ancestors. Warning growls and snarls are the dog’s way of saying that he would like you to move...
View ArticleDogs do not bite “out of the blue”
Roxy, a Great Dane has a fear of skateboarders. She is also uncomfortable around large dogs and hates to be patted on top of her head. Roxy has always growled at skateboarders, sniffed the ground when...
View ArticleThe Importance of Enrichment
Imagine being left alone for 8 hours a day with absolutely nothing to do. No TV to watch, no book to read and no computer to surf the net. You would be bored and your day would feel endless. Dogs, like...
View ArticleDog Dog Play- What it should look like
There is nothing better for dog lovers than watching dogs play. However, dog owners can be confused about dog play. Are those dogs playing? Or are they fighting? Learning what to look for can help...
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