Bringing a Romanian rescue dog into your life and family is an incredibly rewarding experience, and you're doing a fantastic thing. However, if you're currently somewhere between two and six months post-adoption, you might be feeling a bit, well, overwhelmed,...
As an Edinburgh-based canine behaviourist, and specialising in reactive dogs, I spend a significant portion of my time working with dogs who display reactivity. When a dog barks, lunges, or growls on lead, it’s a deeply distressing experience – not just for the dog,...
As an Edinburgh-based canine behaviourist, I've had the immense privilege of working with countless Romanian rescue dogs and their amazing families. These dogs are truly special, bringing so much love and resilience into our homes. But let's be honest, they often come...
As an Edinburgh-based canine behaviourist, and a specialist in foreign rescue dogs, the question "Why are Romanian dogs different?" is one I encounter almost daily. While every canine is a unique individual, there are undeniably distinct factors that shape the...
As an Edinburgh-based canine behaviourist, I've had the privilege of working with countless dogs, but those who have travelled from the streets of Romania hold a special place in my heart. Their resilience is remarkable, but their past as a "street dog" means their...
As an Edinburgh dog behaviourist, one of the most common struggles I hear from owners is about their dog's "reactivity." This usually manifests as barking, lunging, pulling, and general agitation when their dog sees another dog, a person, a bike, or anything else that...
By Suzanne Gould, Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner Hand-feeding, a common technique used to build trust with worried or scared dogs, is more complex than it seems. To truly understand its effectiveness, we need to delve into canine behaviour, particularly the...
By Suzanne Gould. Canine Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner. Your Role in Your Dog's Pain Relief Trial A Guide for Owners Alright, let's talk about pain relief trials for dogs. Hands up if your dog has been given a pain relief trial ‘just to see what happens’....
Pain and Behaviour: 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.
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Edinburgh Dog Behaviour - Reactive Dogs Reactivity happens for a reason. True Story, reactivity is never your dog being naughty its an important bit of information your dog is giving and it also gives your dog something that they need in that moment. Maybe their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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