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Should Your Reactive Dog Be Off Lead?
No dog owner sets out to have a reactive dog, on the list of things we want for our dogs being a barking lunatic probably never made the cut. I sure as hell did not want a dog who thinks bikes, skateboards, scooters and suitcases on wheels are to be herded and barked...
Relaxation for Reactive Dogs
If your dog doesn’t get the chance to fully relax and let go of his stress, the chances are high that on tomorrow's walk he will react much quicker to a trigger or be more fearful than usual. This is because there is only so much stress a dog can carry around before...
Reactive Dog Specialist Trainer Edinburgh
Suzanne dog behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner Reactive Dog Specialist Trainer Edinburgh What exactly do we mean when we say a dog is reactive? It's a dog who 'Over Reacts' to something in its environment whether that is by barking, lunging, growling, hiding,...
Training a reactive dog to be a calm dog in 8 weeks
Training a Reactive Dog to be a Calm Dog in 8 weeks Yes dog training does work for reactive dogs and you can get a calmer canine in 8 weeks. First of all, we need to understand what EXACTLY your dog reacts to. When you say dogs is it really all dogs or is it large...
Professional Reactive Dog Trainer Edinburgh – Barking Solutions
Reactive Dog Trainer Edinburgh - Solutions for Barking Sound familiar? Your dog barks/lunges/growls at EVERY dog/bike/man/skateboard/insert your dog's trigger here and you just can't understand why? Read common causes below, but have you considered that your pooch is...
Is A Reactive Dog Just A Naughty Dog?
Erick helping Frankie with Confidence IS YOUR REACTIVE DOG JUST BEING NAUGHTY? He knows he is supposed to behave, he just doesn't. He chooses not to listen and barks like crazy I've heard those statements and variations of them over the years, the shocking truth is a...
How NOT To Train Your Rescue Dog
reactive dog2 As a professional dog trainer I am always studying and learning, be it from a new dog I am working with, a fellow dog trainer, a new book or tv show. I like to keep learning because the day I think I know it all will be the day I fail at my job. Training...
Questions to ask a Qualified Dog Trainer
Qualified Dog Trainer Edinburgh I am a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, in my 5 years of working with dogs I have never stopped learning and I don't intend to. The truth is, the dog training industry is unregulated and there are a number of Professional Bodies...
How to tell if a dog is in Pain
Dog Training Edinbugh - Is My Dog In Pain? It a strange question isn't it? Surely you'd know if your dog was in pain or discomfort, they'd tell us humans right? Well its not always obvious, it can cause complex behaviours to emerge and it can go undiagnosed for ...
How Much Is Professional 121 Dog Training in Edinburgh
Professional Dog Training in Edinburgh - Reactive and Nervous Behaviour Rescue Dog Expert Training in Leith and Edinburgh I was recently speaking to a lady who was enquiring about 121 training for her dog. She recounted to me her story of how she found, and...
How To Help Your Reactive Dog
Reactive Dog Training Edinburgh Tips To Help Your Dog Living and working in Leith, Edinburgh is hard work when you have a reactive and anxious dog, I should know I live with my own barking lunctic Ally in the heart of Leith. Ally is a 3 year old, Old English Sheepdog...
Rescue Dog Adoption Edinburgh and Professional Training Tips
Rescue Dog Adoption Edinburgh and Professional Training Tips Have you ever thought that adopting a dog is a little like online dating? Think about it you sit with your phone in hand, scrolling through photos of the ones that say they're available and all you know is...
Romanian Rescue Dog Problems
You’ve adopted your rescue dog and soon discovered they are scared or fearful. It’s a tough time because you want to do what’s right but aren’t sure where to start. This guide will help you with what to do next.
Rescue dogs from Romania – Dog Training
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How to get a rescue dog to trust you.
Congratulations on your new dog whether you’ve adopted him or have brought home a pup, when it comes to meeting new people lets make sure you set off on the right paw! If you are anything like me, you just want to show off your new dog and get your friends around to meet him asap. You just want them to fall in love with your dog like you did. But guess what… you need to take things slowly, this will make life easier and calmer for your dog.
How to Dog Adoption – The best way to welcome home your new dog!
High Paw to you if you are planning to adopt or have just adopted a dog into your family! Its an exciting time with equal parts of nerves and stress thrown in for good measure. It is a confusing time for you and your new furry family member so it is best to set off on...
How To Keep Your Dog Safe in Edinburgh
How To Keep Your Dog Safe from being Stolen by Thieves in Edinburgh We've all seen the news in recent weeks from a rise in dog thefts to Lady Gaga's dog walker being shot and her dogs stolen, its the stuff of my nightmares. I remember having a dream that I had lost my...
Rescue Dogs from Abroad
Rescue Dog Training FREE Dog Training Consultation Call – 30 mins Click HERE to gain access to my schedule so if you want to, you can book in a FREE 30min telephone chat. Or Send me a message for me to begin to help your dog, plus read all of my professional doggy...