by agile | Jun 10, 2020 | Behaviour
All dogs have them, some more pronounced than others. A dog’s hackles run from the back of the neck to the base of the tail. Dogs have special muscles in their skin that are attached to their hair follicles, these muscles are capable of fluffing the coat by trapping...
by agile | Jun 10, 2020 | Behaviour
It’s raining, you’re standing on your verandah, attempting to convince your dog to toilet in the rain! Is there any other adversary, then a dog that dislikes toileting in the rain or on wet dewy grass? Don’t think for a moment, upon opening the door, he’ll walk onto...
by agile | Jun 10, 2020 | Behaviour
Your Dog’s Name! Be respectful of your dog’s name. Building value and attention into your dog’s name will increase your bond and open up a line of communication. For training purposes, it helps if the name is short, your dog will be more responsive to a short sharp...
by agile | Jun 10, 2020 | Behaviour
Deciding whether your dog will live inside or outside the house is a decision that will influence your dog’s behaviour and attitude as an adult. This topic can be heavily debated, with the ‘inside’ group not understanding why you would have a dog and...
by agile | May 29, 2020 | Behaviour
We can unwittingly foster separation anxiety in our dogs by having them around us 24/7, this is definitely a disaster in the making.
There are two areas that encourage separation anxiety, passivity and dominance. The passive dog becomes a velcro dog when the owners...
by agile | May 29, 2020 | Behaviour
Controlling a high energy, turbo charged dog can be a challenge, however these dogs have so much to give, we simply need structure and direction along with a consistent training program, to channel their energy into ‘control’. This is mentally and...
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