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Overcoming barking at the door bell.
I have had good results with engrained habits by changing the doorbell device and tone altogether and to set up a new training schedule that gets the dog going to its bed (or a set location such as a...
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Separation anxiety in dogs. Back to basics.
What causes dogs who are home alone to become destructive?This actually depends on the base reason for the destruction. For example, is the dog young and bored and being destructive? Is the dog older...
View ArticleDog Training Tips by Nick Jones MA with ~Whittard of Chelsea~
A video has been made to accompany these notes. View it on Youtube here.Puppies1) Toilet training. Introduction:In the early days puppies need to relieve themselves approximately every hour. Practicing...
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Dog exercise!
Exercise that dog!Not all dogs require a daily flogging until they come back wet and exhausted. I think it's just as easy to do too much as it is to do too little.About 18 months is in my mind the best...
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A dogs nose...
A dog's nose is a very sensitive thing you know!For example, did you know that:Usually, the longer the nose, the better the sniffer.A dog’s nose also has lots of mucous inside. If unfolded and spread...
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Lead Pulling!
This is a very common issue!A video clip of me doing a little heelwork can be seen here.Your dog will have a strong association with the lead going on, going through the doorways and exiting the home,...
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Coprophagia
For a number of months now I have been answering questions on the DForDog web site, as the resident behaviourist come trainer. Below you will find my latest question and the answer.I have a number of...
View ArticleHow to greet your dog
This month's question for D For Dog readers is here folks:[Name] = Michal[County] = Israel[Country] = Israel[Training Question] = my friend has a 4 years old dog that sees me as a 'step mom'. A few...
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[Name] = Jo[County] = Surrey[Country] = England[Training Question] = I have been walking my neighbour’s dog for about a year now, he’s a border/cairn terrier cross and is a rescue dog. He won't do a...
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The Ignore...Learning to know when.
The above picture was taken recently in a consultation with a German Shepherd cross hound.What you're seeing is the husband of a couple ignoring the best efforts of his dog to get his attention! Isn't...
View ArticleNervous aggressive dog behaviour.
Nervous aggressive behaviour.This is usually the result of a dog that has had insufficient socialisation in its formative months and years, and/or a negative event with another dog. This can happen on...
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Questions and answers
Time to add some fresh thoughts here for you. Work is as busy as ever I'm pleased to say. I'm currently working on an internal Newsletter for the CFBA, and this last week I have had two Weimaraner pups...
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D for Dog answers
[Name] = Bree[County] = NC[Country] = United States[Training Question] = I will be about 14 years old when I get my first dog next summer in the new house we are buying. I will be the primary caregiver...
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Keeping your dog cool in the heat...
Keep your dog cool this summerSummer is well and truly with us, and as I write we are experiencing a mini heat wave in the UK.My old girl Amber used to know the phrase 'In the shade', and she would go...
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English Bulldog - Leg humping
This months reply for DforDog web site.[Name] = Stacy[County] = Gainsborough/ Lincolnshire[Country] = UK[Training Question] = We have a beautiful 8 year old laid back/stubborn typical British Bulldog,...
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Interesting correspondence for you...
This might provoke a little thought as it did for me. I was sent this email recently. Published with consent." Hi Nick,I'm at university in South Wales. Dog behaviour is something I was thinking about...
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Bloat/ Gastric Torsion
The dogs that are most susceptible are those that have a deep ribcage for example, labs, retrievers, shepherds... you get the idea. However, ANY dog can get bloat. Remember the golden rule, never...
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Dog behaviourist - Choosing one?
I was sent an email the other day and a few lines really stood out:"We have spent a lot of money on training classes, (which i have no problem with) also we consulted a person, advertising himself as a...
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Exercise and your dog
What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than to take your dog with you?Exercising with your dog outside will lead you into some serious quality time together, helping to strengthen your bond with...
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Finding balance with a 'difficult dog'
A little something for the weekend....My Positive Leadership Plan is there to offer a sensible, balanced starting point in maintaining respective roles in the home. The key thing to keep as a constant...
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Kong Stuffing...you know he'll like it!
Here are some Kong Stuffing ideas to keep your dog happy....BANANA RAMA:1 fresh banana 2 tbs wheat germ · 1 tbs plain yogurt (can use your pet'sfavorite flavor as well) · Any KONG Toy that best fits...
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Silent dog training
As many of you will know that follow my You Tube channel or Twitter I have a 5 month old puppy Max a wire haired Vizsla.I want him to start to pay a little more attention to my hand signals and body...
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Agression and small dogs.
I seem to be going through a run of helping people that have small dogs with aggression. From a practitioners point of view there is less risk than dealing with a large dog such as a Labrador or German...
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Dog Flaps
The dog flap.We all love an easy life, and a dog flap can offer a big opportunity to take a back seat and let the dog do as it wishes. I often see problem behaviour associated with dog flaps. The dog...
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Puppy behaviour.
var addthis_pub="nickj007"; So, you have a new puppy and you may be having issues such as:• Toilet training problems.• Puppy aggression.• Nipping / biting.• Night time barking.• Feeding / diet...
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