Its not uncommon that part of what is discussed in a behaviour consultation is "settling" at home. This might be generally or at specific times. This is Bobbie pre consultation - who did really well with a range of advice from a behaviour consultation- see review 3rd June
Honey 3. Post meds. Tail up. Reduced vigilance
Honey 2 Pre medication. Vigilant. Tail down
Castration rarely resolves behaviour problems and can make things worse. This is Ted who fortunately had a suprelorin implant from the vets so the effect of castration might be assessed temporarily. His aggression worsened๐ http://www.simonvetpower.com/
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My New Garden
...and this is where I have moved to. My new garden/oasis/training ground in Lincolnshire ๐๐
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Milo helping with my move.
It's moving time and here's my dog Milo helping. So many ways to "do stuff" with your dog!
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Example of non-mutual play
Here's an example of non-mutual play between Ralph the Golden Cocker with Beau the English Springer Spaniel. What do you see?
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Tip of the week also look back at previous videos for some ideas of ways to entertain your dog.
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Follow up after a behaviour consultation with some practical help. With Freddie here we used the clicker to get him more interested in toys so longer term he can be off lead more on walks.
Other sessions with clients this month were desensitisation sessions; for one dog learning to relax in the presence of another dog and another in the presence of an unknown person
Body language in dogs
Here is Ink. I am trying to approach him in a threatening way! He shows inhibition, with his ears back, a fear response of processing informatiion. He also shows some avoidance, avoiding eye contact. There is lip licking a displacement behaviour.This is a sign of over-arousal. There are positive emotions, anticipation of attention affecting his arousal and he ultimately stands up and wags for this!
Some of the recent cases I have seen