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The Hidden Dangers of Throwing a Ball for Your Dog

The Hidden Dangers of Throwing a Ball for Your Dog

The Risks of Fetch: Why Ball Throwing Might Be Harming Your Dog By Suzanne Gould, Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner. Alright, let's have a chat about something we all do with our dogs – throwing a ball. It's a classic, right? Dog loves ball, human throws ball,...

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The Critical Role of Gut Health in Canine Wellness

The Critical Role of Gut Health in Canine Wellness

Understanding Your Dog's Gut Health: More Than Just Digestion By Suzanne Gould, Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitoner. We often consider a glossy coat and boundless energy as indicators of a healthy dog. However, a significant portion of a dog's overall health is...

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One Week Wonder: Why Your Dog’s Pain Relief Trial Demands More Time

One Week Wonder: Why Your Dog’s Pain Relief Trial Demands More Time

Is your dog hiding their pain? They often do. That’s why pain relief trials are so important. But a quick one to two-week test? It’s often a waste of time and can lead to missed diagnoses and ineffective treatment. Let’s explore why a ‘one-week wonder’ pain management approach is not enough for your dog.

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Pain and Behaviour: Why a 15 Minute Vet Check Is Not Enough.

Pain and Behaviour: Why a 15 Minute Vet Check Is Not Enough.

At the moment a Vet telling an owner their dog is physically fine after less than 15 minutes, it’s a behaviour problem is nothing more than a false sense of security. It delays finding out about any potential pain or discomfort until the condition has severely progressed.

is my reactive dog in pain edinburgh? Reactive and Behaviour dog problems. Dynamic Dog Assessment.

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How NOT To Train Your Rescue Dog

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...

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How to get a rescue dog to trust you.

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.

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Romanian Rescue Dog – Christmas Survival Guide

Romanian Rescue Dog – Christmas Survival Guide

Rescue Dog Training Edinburgh - Reducing Stress at Christmas Christmas a perfect time to get together, have fun, eat lots, binge watch some TV and have a merry time. But it can be a stressful time for your dog, during a normal week your dog might spend a lot of time...

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How to help your Nervous Dog

How to help your Nervous Dog

What to do when your 4 pawed friend is more like the Cowardly Lion than everyone elses Brave dogs who seem to have an endless supply of that much needed Courage?

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How To Choose The Right Groomer For My Nervous Dog

How To Choose The Right Groomer For My Nervous Dog

The first thing you must be conscious of is that grooming is a procedure which most dogs relate the Vets to. Typically, the environment is stressful and over-crowded, the atmosphere is rushed and on-edge and, the general approach is “get the dog done in 1.5 hours” – the dog grooming industry is more of a fashion industry than a welfare one.

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How do I know if my dog is nervous?

How do I know if my dog is nervous?

My dog Ally is a nervous dog. She doesn’t like a lot of noise happening all at once, walking alongside a busy road is hard for her, she gets jumpy, walks faster to the point she is dragging me along. If she sees something she isn’t familiar with then she cowers and moves slowly until shes either passed it or worked out its not threat. Not long after I got her I realised she hated bikes going mental if she saw one moving.

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The Hidden Dangers of Christmas for your Dog.

The Hidden Dangers of Christmas for your Dog.

Christmas is almost upon us, I am looking forward to the festive break, seeing family and friends too. I'll admit I have already started my Christmas indulgence with Mulled Cider, the occasional Snow Ball, Stollen Cake and Mince pies. Quick question how many Mince...

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