Did you know 7th January is ‘Hidden Pain Day’ and its amazing how this applies to our dogs who are struggling with behaviour challenges.
What if that sudden reactivity on walks, the destructive separation anxiety, or the relentless hyperactivity isn’t a naughty dog, but a dog in pain?
It's completely natural to feel hesitant about putting your reactive dog on long-term pain relief. As owners, we worry about side effects and the idea of lifelong treatment. We want the best for them, and medication often feels like a serious step. However, when it...
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...
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...
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.
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.
is my reactive dog in pain edinburgh? Reactive and Behaviour dog problems. Dynamic Dog Assessment.
The problem isn't always straight forward, check out Brodie's Red Herrings. Brodie is a very handsome and playful Old English Sheepdog, his owners reached out to me over problems they were having, with Brodie growling and barking towards his family in the home, at...
It wasn’t a dislocating knee but something else entirely Katja is a pocket rocket Foreign Rescue dog who I met in Nov 2021 initially because she was reactive to visitors and reactive to dogs and some people on walks. Whenever visitors arrived at her home Katja...
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...
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...
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 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...