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16/08/2024

Hi All, our dog Jim (Patterdale terrier) has escaped from our dog sitters garden on Vicarige Road, St George. He isn't wearing a collar harness, any sightings please message me 07960990322, or 07738005804. Thanks.

19/07/2024

๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ: "All you need to do is to be very strict from the beginning so they learn what their place is".

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A few weeks ago, I was working with a client and her cute pup, and this is what a member of the public told us when they saw us doing some training together. They might have been well-meaning - but also extremely misinformed.

โŒ You do not need to use intimidation, punishment, and aversives, or be 'very strict' with your dog to show them what their place is because you don't need to show them what their place is in the first place! โŒ

This type of thinking comes from what is known as the 'dominance theory'. This theory has led professionals, as well as dog owners, to design and apply training techniques based on punishment, coercion and aversion.

This tendency has been probably motivated by the belief that for dogs to be well-behaved, humans need to assert their authority using force and intimidation to be the 'alpha', the 'dominant pack leader', the 'top dog' and prevent dogs from achieving a higher social status over them and become 'dominant'.

There are so many problems with this.

๐Ÿ“š Early studies and flawed foundations.

The 'dominance theory' is incorrect. The early studies on wolves' behaviour have been based on groups of captive unrelated wolves forced to form artificial groups and share the same territory and resources, which inevitably led them to compete over these resources through aggression.

Wild wolves living naturally in their habitat, on the other hand, rather than a strict hierarchical organisation, form cohesive and cooperative social structures which resemble more a family group, where aggression is rarely seen between individuals and where it does not serve the purpose of achieving a higher social status (Mech, 2008; Eaton, 2011)

๐Ÿบ Dogs are not wolves.

Another problem with the 'dominance theory' is the assumption that wolves and dogs behave and form similar social structures as they share a common ancestor. Whilst the fact that they share a common ancestor is undoubtedly true, dogs have changed a lot from wolves since domestication, and the social groups they form are very different from those formed by wolves (Eaton, 2011; Miklรณsi, 2015).

Studies about free-ranging feral dogs show how their social structures are loose and fluid, with unrelated individuals coming and going, and that the relationship between the breeding pair and the offspring is fundamentally different too, with the mother being the main and mostly the only provider for her puppies, and with breeding behaviour being more influenced by reproductive cycles and the situation rather than by the existence of a family-like group of related individuals like in wolves (Coppinger and Coppinger, 2002; Van Kerkhove, 2004; Miklรณsi, 2015).

The same can be said for groups of domestic dogs, who rather than strict and hierarchical structures or 'packs', seem to form loose and fluid social groups, where their interactions, and in particular aggressive behaviours, are not driven by the aim of achieving a higher social status within their group (Van Kerkhove, 2004; Bradshaw et al., 2009).

๐Ÿ† Being 'dominant' is not about status.

It's now important to note that the word 'dominant' has been erroneously used for decades to describe an individual, as if 'being dominant' was an individual trait, a character trait.

What the word 'dominant' really defines is not a status, but it refers to those behaviours that are displayed in relation to other individuals and that have been learned in order to acquire and maintain access to those resources that a dog values the most, and that might well be different between the same two individuals when the resource in question is different (Bradshaw et al., 2009; Eaton, 2011).

The truth is that unlike wolves, domestic dogs do not need to form packs with other dogs in order to survive as they donโ€™t need to cooperate to hunt and find food: all their needs are provided for by us, their human carers.

We also know that dogs donโ€™t form packs with us either and that they are not in competition with us, but they are part of our social group, of our family.


๐Ÿ‘‰ In other words, dogs are not domesticated wolves, and they are not trying to dominate us.

This means there is truly no need to use methods based on the need to 'dominate' our dogs. Reward-based training techniques that support kinder, ethical and cooperative methods work and, the way I see it, are just much nicer for all the involved. โœŒ๏ธ

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References

Bradshaw, J.W.S., Blackwell, E.J. and Casey, R.A. (2009) Dominance in domestic dogs โ€“ useful construct or bad habit? Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 4(3), pp. 109-144.

Coppinger, R. and Coppinger, L. (2002) Dogs. A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution. University of Chicago Press.

Eaton, B. (2011) Dominance in Dogs. Fact or fiction? Dogwise Publishing.

Mech, L. D. (2008) What Happened to the Term Alpha Wolf? International Wolf, 18(4), pp. 4-8.

Miklรณsi, A. (2015) Dog Behaviour, Evolution and Cognition. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.

Van Kerkhove, W. (2004) A fresh look at the wolf-pack theory of companion-animal dog social behavior. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 7(4), pp. 279-285.

15/06/2024

Warningโ€ฆ..Avon View cemetery in Redfield.

A dog was taken ill and hospitalised due to suspecting rat poison in the cemetery. She is ok and home now but be careful if you walk in that area.

This was copied from the Bristol Dog Community

02/11/2022

A belated reminder that St Patricks church are having their annual fireworks display tomorrow evening from 6pm.

Whitehall Rugby Club is Friday from 6pm

Rose Green Cricket Club is on Sat 5th

Barton Hill Rugby Club 7.30pm also Sat 5th

Of course there will most likely be some household displays as well

Let us know I'd we've missed any that we should know about

Stay safe, keep calm (as much as possible) and look after all your animals

For anyone we know that is based anywhere near that this is happening this Friday. Please pass on and share for anyone w...
21/06/2022

For anyone we know that is based anywhere near that this is happening this Friday. Please pass on and share for anyone with nervous, frightened animals

14/04/2022

We will be open over the Easter weekend. Friday 9.30-5pm. Saturday 9.30-4pm. Sunday 10-4pm and Monday 10-7pm ๐Ÿ™‚

23/03/2022

It's National Puppy Day ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿฅฐ

To celebrate, I'm looking for 4 lucky puppies and their caregivers to participate in a ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป.

This session will be an excellent opportunity to explore the vital topics of body language, dog communication, and appropriate and safe interactions, and it will take place in the St George/Fishponds area.

Puppies will need to be fully vaccinated and under the age of 18 weeks at the time of the event.

If you are interested, please send me an email to [email protected] with more information about you and your puppy and let's get you booked in!

And even if you don't have a puppy at the moment, please share this post widely.

Puppy socialisation is an essential aspect of a puppy's life, and it's something that, when done right from the start, can have a hugely positive and long-lasting impact on the welfare and well-being of our dogs.

The photo I'm sharing with you today is the first picture of Ruby I ever took, on the first day we met ๐Ÿฅฐ

22/03/2022
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17/02/2022

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Officers are appealing for anyone who thinks they may own any of the dogs rescued during a warrant in Quedgeley yesterday (Friday 12 February) to come forward as the investigation continues.

Initial enquiries, including checks on microchips, have been carried out on 15 adult dogs recovered at a location in Naas Lane but no owners have yet been traced.

The breed, s*x and colour of each dog is below and if you believe a dog might be yours, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

Our officers will be looking for proof of ownership so please send as many details as you can about your dog.

Images of the dogs wonโ€™t be released at this stage of the investigation.

The 55-year-old man arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with the case has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

The recovered dogs remain at a secure location.

The dogs we have found are:

Foxhound โ€“ female, ginger and white
Beagle/Foxhound โ€“ female, ginger and white
Foxhound type โ€“ male, tan, white and black
Foxhound/Beagle โ€“ female, ginger and white
French Bulldog โ€“ female, white and black
French Bulldog - female, brindle and white
French Bulldog - male, fawn
Sh*tzu - female, grey and white
Sh*tzu - female, grey and white
Sh*tzu - female, grey and white
Sh*tzu - female โ€“ grey and white
Jack Russell - female and white
Cocker Spaniel โ€“ female and golden
Poodle cross/Lurcher โ€“ female and cream coloured
Cocker Spaniel โ€“ female and golden

17/02/2022

I am a little apprehensive about the storm we could be facing tomorrow so I will be closing the shop today at 2pm. I have to get orders/stock from the warehouse for deliveries today/tomorrow and not completely sure they will be open tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience

04/01/2022

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Well worth the read for those who are looking for some expert advise ๐Ÿ‘ Thank you Giulia for allowing me to post the link...
04/01/2022

Well worth the read for those who are looking for some expert advise ๐Ÿ‘
Thank you Giulia for allowing me to post the link ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ•

https://mykindadog.com/2021/12/29/how-to-train-your-dog-to-walk-nicely-on-the-lead

Does your dog pull you around like a steam train? Youโ€™d be surprised to know that pulling on the lead is a very common dog behaviour. Indeed, dogs are not naturally born knowing how to walk nicely alongside us with a lead on them, and this means that going out on a walk with their dogs can be a re...

31/12/2021

Happy New Year to all.
Thank you for all your support, let's hope 2022 has better fortunes for everyone ๐Ÿ™‚

24/12/2021

Redfield Pet Supplies would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ… ๐ŸŽ„ โค

It was someone's birthday on Wednesday. She had a very important question to ask....To my rescue mum, I would like to sa...
24/12/2021

It was someone's birthday on Wednesday. She had a very important question to ask....

To my rescue mum, I would like to say a big thank you for saving me and allowing me the opportunity to find my forever home.
And even though I tried my best to fit in with other potential furever homes, my current foster buddies
Jason, Herbie, Tina and Atlas have been the best I could ever wish for.
I have been really trying my hardest to be a good girl, listen, behave, sometimes come back ( lol), not carried away chasing squirrels... too much ( god - I love them!!), they threw me a wonderful 2nd birthday party with a yummy cake. Which I had to share ( unfortunately) but I really liked the party.
So my question to you is....
Would it be okay if I stayed here forever??????
I feel love, affection and most importantly part of a family love Honey x

She said I could stay here!!!!

07/12/2021

Morning all,
If anyone has any spare carrier bags they no longer need or want we'd be very grateful for them in the shop. We use them for deliveries etc

Thanks

29/10/2021

I have a friend who is after a couple of rescue rabbits after suddenly losing his two. Does anyone know of anyone that may need to re home theirs?

https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/pet-sounds/This is a good program to have on to help keep pets calm dur...
26/10/2021

https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/pet-sounds/

This is a good program to have on to help keep pets calm during the main fireworks.
There are also a few YouTube videos with calming sounds to play

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Listen live to Classic FM online radio. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works.

For anyone based in BS3Bedminster, Southville etc areas
21/10/2021

For anyone based in BS3
Bedminster, Southville etc areas

Current list I know of upcoming displays. Not just BS5. Welcome to share and pass on
20/10/2021

Current list I know of upcoming displays. Not just BS5. Welcome to share and pass on

Advance warning for anyone with nervous pets that may live nearby or could hear them going off.Time to prepare
19/10/2021

Advance warning for anyone with nervous pets that may live nearby or could hear them going off.
Time to prepare

Natural treats galore! We have lots of new treats for you to try your puppers on, so come on down to see what we have fo...
19/10/2021

Natural treats galore!
We have lots of new treats for you to try your puppers on, so come on down to see what we have for you.

A new addition perhaps...?Who's will she be I wonder
14/09/2021

A new addition perhaps...?
Who's will she be I wonder

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