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06/04/2025

'....a high percentage of problems that I deal with in dogs would never be seen if that dog lived in another environment'. produces another great article. His sentiments are something I can truly relate to in my canine behaviour work.

03/04/2025

Jump off.. who's better?

02/04/2025

Be great if Scotland does introduce a regulatory framework for those working with dogs, it might encourage England to follow suit. Then we can sort out the wheat from the chaff and help prevent individuals unwilling to learn, from entering the industry. It'll be a great day for our canine companions if it does happen but I'm.not holding my breath!

The Scottish Animal Welfare Committee (SAWC) has just published their report 'Dog Training - use of devices' which is a report on the use of devices other than handheld remote-controlled electronic devices (e-collars/shock collars) in the training of dogs.

In their Conclusions and Recommendations they say 'Given the acknowledged potential for welfare harm through misuse or abuse of certain training devices, it is concerning that professional dog trainers and behaviourists are unregulated and are not legally required to understand, or have training in, animal welfare, learning theory or the harm/benefit analysis of aversive devices.

SAWC recommends that the Scottish ministers introduce legislation that require dog trainers/behaviourists to follow a regulatory framework.'

The full report can be found here https://www.gov.scot/publications/report-use-devices-handheld-remote-controlled-electronic-devices-e-collars-shock-collars-training-dogs/

02/04/2025

"The promotion of purely positive training as the only “ethical” method has misled thousands of dog owners, setting them up for failure, frustration, and heartbreak. By denying them access to balanced methods that actually work, we are not only failing dogs—we are failing their owners too.

The solution? Honest, effective training that prioritises results over ideology. Balanced training saves dogs, restores owner confidence, and leads to happy, well-adjusted pets who can thrive in the real world." C Tennant

STRONG WORDS FROM COLIN TENNANT. UNLIKE MANY HE ISN'T SOMEONE LOOKING TO SCORE POINTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HE IS Highly REGARDED AND BEEN AN ADVOCATE FOR DOGS SINCE DAY DOT.

31/03/2025

The bane of many a dog owner!!!!

Teaching a dog to walk calmly on a loose lead isn't the easiest of things to train, and, as our dogs age and pulling becomes a habit, it only gets harder.

Busy lives, filled with deadlines, distractions, and taxiing our children around often impact consistent training.

And to make matters even worse, dogs are opportunistic predators, wired to test boundaries and with a 'what's in it for me' mentality, and, if pulling gets them to the park quicker, then pull they will.

Unfortunately when we apply pressure, whether through a lead or otherwise, many dogs instinctively lean into it due to the innate opposition reflex, which in turn only escalates the tension.

Beyond physics and Newton's third law, neuroscience tells us that each instance of pulling reinforces behavioural patterns in a dog's brain, making future occurrences more likely.

Breaking the cycle of allowing our dogs to pull takes patience and determination as well as my favourite 'three tents of dog training' - being consistent, being persistent, and being insistent... but it's well worth it as a pulling dog risks physical strain to both ends of the lead.
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30/03/2025

Another great article lands in my inbox this morning. Written by , it is both practical and real, unlike much of the anecdotal rubbish presented on social media. The Guild website provides many well written articles by true canine professionals. Trainers from the canine world are encouraged to join the Guild and enjoy many benefits and discounts but most importantly are given insight into the brains DND knowledge of the best in the industry.

27/03/2025

Great advice from young Deanna and not just applicable to young trainers but all those looking to be proficient in the world of dog training. There's so much more to it than sticking a treat in your hand and expecting the dog to follow!

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24/03/2025

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22/03/2025

No rest for the wicked, Saturday school for Tee Tee and friends.

22/03/2025

Another great piece from one of the Guild's portal of industry experts, Ross McCarthy. Guild members are at the fore front of what's real in the canine world Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training

18/03/2025

Working with and learning about dogs, is significantly more advanced than the days of the village hall and over populated sessions, training sit/down, stay routines. From first aid to extensive assessment from your peers, learning to train should never be easy, the dog needs respect in return for their giving.

18/03/2025

As a guild of dog training member, you are part of something that is more than just a list of trainers and behaviourists. You receive informative articles on what can be polarising topics, especially when those topics involve promotion of products that fill the pockets of large organisations who care more about profits than dogs. Our latest article by highly regarded canine behaviourist, Colin Tennant, outlines the concerns around prescription of psychotropic drugs to modify a dog's behaviour. Join a reputable organisation not a fluffy database or education provider that fails to tackle real issues. The more you understand dogs the more they get to enjoy life.