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When Did Stress Become a Dirty Word in Dog Training

When Did Stress Become a Dirty Word in Dog Training

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I am honestly sickened with this fantasy world where trainers that push the positive-only and force-free agenda to the extreme, brag about offering your dog “stress free training” while working with d...
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How Does Your Dog Greet You?

How Does Your Dog Greet You?

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Many dogs greet their owners with intense bursts of energy. Jumping, spinning, barking, and racing around in circles are all signs of overwhelming arousal. To us it can appear as pure joy and affectio...
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The Cognitive Dissonance Crisis in the Dog Community

The Cognitive Dissonance Crisis in the Dog Community

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The Cognitive Dissonance Crisis in the Dog Community

It is becoming harder and harder to talk about dog behaviour without emotions taking over the conversation. Many owners genuinely want the best for ...

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Why Emotion Can Hold Your Dog Back

Why Emotion Can Hold Your Dog Back

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Why Viewing Your Dog’s Behaviour Through an Emotional Lens Limits Your Ability to Help

When we view our dog’s behaviour through emotion rather than objective observation, we unintentionally limit how m...

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Respect

What Does It Mean to Be Your Dog’s “Leader”?

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Being a leader to your dog isn’t about bullying or intimidation. It’s not about raising your voice, forcing obedience, or proving you’re in charge. That’s not leadership — that’s insecurity masqueradi...
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overly depndant dog

Understanding and Addressing Over-Dependency in Dogs

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Introduction

Over-dependency in dogs is a common issue that can be challenging to address, primarily because it often stems from the owner's own emotional attachment to their pet. This article explores...

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Dog Aggression

Understanding the Relationship Between Emotion and the Critical Mind in Dog Behaviour

Mark
The interplay between emotion and the critical mind is a complex and nuanced topic. Emotion, while essential to human experience, often becomes dominant, overshadowing our ability to engage in critica...
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Anxiety in dogs

Adopting a Dog: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Your New Pet

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Understanding Your Dog's Psychological State

Adopting a dog is a rewarding experience, but it comes with the responsibility of ensuring your new pet transitions smoothly into its new home. The psycholo...

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The Importance of Balanced Approaches in Dog Rehabilitation

The Importance of Balanced Approaches in Dog Rehabilitation

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Introduction

All dogs deserve to live in loving homes. However, this belief must be balanced with responsible rehabilitation practices. Emotional decision-making in dog rehoming, without critical asses...
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Broken dog

Your Dog Is Not Broken

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Sending your dog away to be "fixed" by a trainer often shifts the blame for behavioural issues onto the dog, rather than addressing the underlying dynamics within the home environment. In my experienc...
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Scared dog

The Impact of Human Emotions on Dogs’ Psychological and Behavioural Well-being

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Dogs have evolved alongside humans for thousands of years, developing a unique ability to attune to human emotions. Their extraordinary sensitivity to emotional cues, such as tone of voice, body langu...
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Seperation Stress Dog

Are You Mothering Your Dog Too Much?

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The Hidden Cause of Separation Stress

Separation stress is one of the most common behavioural issues I see in dogs—and more often than not, it begins in the first few weeks after a puppy is brought int...

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