Canine Rivalry

Canine Rivalry

Canine rivalry appears between dogs when there is instability in the hierarchy. The social position of each dog is not clear, or the social position is in contention. Social standing within the pack is VERY important to all dogs within the family unit. They need to...
Canine Adolescence

Canine Adolescence

From around 5 months to 18 months approx. your puppy will begin his/her move into Canine Adolescence, you can’t stop it. This is the stage between puppy-hood and adulthood. Your once responsive puppy has gone deaf overnight! All of a sudden he won’t come,...
Puppy Socialisation

Puppy Socialisation

Experiences your puppy encounters between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks can have a significant influence on his temperament and behaviour as an adult dog. A puppy’s long term development, relies on early socialisation. It’s just one of the many areas that requires...
Who’s the Pack Leader in Your House?

Who’s the Pack Leader in Your House?

Who’s the Pack Leader in Your House? You or Your Dog? He barks and scratches at the door, you make eye contact and let him in. He jumps on the bed, and you move over! 5 pm and he is wanting to know why you aren’t preparing his dinner! 6 am he is barking and cavorting...