Resource guarding is when a dog shows defensive behaviour to keep a human or dog away from a particular item or “resource” that they value highly. A resource can be food, toys, a dog bed, a sofa, or even a person. Resource guarding can look like: Standing over the...
Four paws on the floor Focus on the behaviour we do want (four paws on the floor) rather than the behaviour we don’t want (jumping up.) Dogs do what works for them and so most dogs jump up to get our attention. Your dog is likely to jump up at you when they’re excited...
Most adult dogs have 42 teeth, though our genetic manipulation of the species has resulted in dogs with fewer or more. Most adult dogs have six incisors (front teeth) on the top jaw and six on the bottom; two canine teeth (the largest “fangs”) on the top and two on...
Barking is a completely normal part of dog communication. But if your dog is barking frequently or for long periods of time, this isn’t only annoying for you (and your neighbours) but could be a sign of stress. Why dogs bark Boredom – This a common source of barking...
Stop your dog pulling on the lead Our first step is to focus on what we do want, which is loose lead walking. Eye contact We train this because our dog cannot be looking at us and pulling on lead at the same time, so we are focussing on what we do want. The first step...
Cats and Dogs Greyhounds have been bred for thousands of years to chase small furry things. This doesn’t mean that they can’t live with cats but that you will have to implement a lot of training and control and management in the early days to keep everyone safe and...
