Education for dogs and their guardians using a blend of live sessions, materials to read, private group and ongoing support.
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Range of programmes run by experienced canine behaviour specialists.
How can we nurture our dog's cognitive abilities?
Their sense of smell gives dogs remarkable insights into their environment. By applying a little imagination about what it might be like to live in a scent-based world, we can better appreciate dogs’ cognitive abilities.
Although every dog is unique, there is enough evidence to indicate that one of the really special things about dogs is how well they understand humans.
Researchers have varying theories on why dogs are socially intelligent. One view is that their social skills are a result of evolutionary processes, where breeding favoured traits that make them good companions to humans. Another theory suggests that dogs develop their social intelligence through extensive exposure to humans.
New course alert. You asked and we listened.
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Dogs possess a remarkable ability to be attuned to human behaviour and emotions. They are highly observant and can pick up on subtle cues such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Their keen awareness allows them to sense our moods and actions. This heightened sensitivity contributes to the strong bond between humans and their canine companions.
Scientific research suggests that while dogs can respond to verbal cues, their understanding of words may differ from humans.
Dogs are known to read tone of voice, body language, and facial expressions, which may play a significant role in their word recognition abilities. Some researchers argue that dogs can decipher word meanings regardless of tone of voice, while others emphasise the importance of non-verbal cues in communication with dogs
Research suggests that domestic dogs may have lost some of their original cognitive abilities when they became domesticated. For example, one study showed compelling evidence that dingoes can outperform domestic dogs in non-social problem-solving experiments.
Our dogs will often use humans to solve some of their problems for them.
Thinking of getting a puppy? Puppies can be a source of delight and so much fun. They also come with responsibilities and some challenges at times.
Our e book mini course will help you set things up for success and help you through the puppy stages.
Chapter 1: Preparing for your new puppy
Chapter 2: The first night
Chapter 3: The role of the guardian
Chapter 4: Communication and body language
Chapter 5: Children and dogs
Chapter 6: Normal puppy behaviour
Chapter 7: Good manners and social skills
Chapter 8: The importance of play
Chapter 9: The emotional life of dogs
Chapter 10: Dog law
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Our next focus fortnight will be all about canine cognition. The cognitive capacities of dogs have inevitably been shaped by contact with humans.
Time for another competition for your dog to feature as our Facebook banner. This time we are looking for images where dogs are engaging with the environment in a fun way. As always, landscape please as these fit best.
Competition closes on Saturday 31st August at midnight.
New CPD course alert!
Research can be defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way to generate new concepts, methodologies, and understandings. A research experiment or a study result in the collection of data aiming to test a scientific hypothesis or a question using statistical analysis.
We have just launched our Measuring behaviour and research studies course on our website.
✅The main principles of measuring animal behaviour
✅The main behaviour sampling methods
✅The principles of carrying out a research study
✅Design research structure
✅The principles of survey design
When it comes to multi-dog households, it is important to attend to the emotional well-being of each individual dog. The goal is to create a harmonious environment.
The whole dominance myth has been debunked. You don't need to be leader of the pack! However, this doesn't mean you should let them become out of control. Dogs need a benevolent owner who can guide them when needed and who they can trust.
The key to living successfully with multiple dogs is Management NOT Micromanagement
Remember to be cautious around food and resources when you have multiple dog. Much better to manage food and resources than wait to see if there is an issue.
If you are considering bringing home another dog and already have a dog in your house, we have just the mini guide for you. Only £4.99 Have a look on our website.
You can use group activities to strengthen the bond and helping dogs to recognise their own individual names and a group name can be helpful.
Don’t rely on play to tire dogs out, remember to give them individual time too.
Take time to plan introductions and integration. The quality of the relationship will be set during the initial interactions.
Time for another competition for your dog to feature as our Facebook banner. This time we are looking for images with a summer theme. As always, landscape please as these fit best.
Competition closes on Wednesday 31st July at midnight.
Introducing a new dog to other dogs in the house takes time. Go slowly. Keep time together brief and positive. It is better to take longer than necessary than rush it and then spend time trying to undo issues that have arisen as a result.
If you are considering bringing home another dog and already have a dog in your house, we have just the mini guide for you. Only £4.99 Have a look on our website.
When people take on another dog to live with their existing dog, they are often advised to introduce them by walking them together somewhere neutral, and this is a good idea. However, this doesn't necessarily mean letting them run around playing constantly though. Parallel walking provides a good opportunity to observe their body language and how they truly feel about each other.
Whenever you bring a new dog home, (whether you have other dogs or not), it is recommended to avoid having lots of visitors round to meet the new dog while they settle in. It is important that the home is kept calm and quiet so that the new dog can learn routines and about the humans they now live with . Once the dogs are comfortable with us and each other and your new dog has had time to learn the new routines etc, then you can consider having visitors.
When we bring a new dog into a household that already has a dog(s), we must remember that everything, including us, will be new to them. The new dog not only has to learn about the new environment and new routines, but also about the existing dogs and us too.
Using stairgates can create a safe space for them while allowing the dogs to see each other and start getting acquainted.
So, you want another dog.
If you are thinking about bringing another dog into your life and home, base your decision on whether this new addition is in the best interests of everyone.
Just because a dog enjoys meeting and playing with another dog in the park or out on walks, doesn't mean they would enjoy living with another dog.
Having multiple dogs can be a real joy. It's wonderful to see them bond and play together, enjoying each others company. However, it is important to remember that each dog is unique and deserves one-on-one time as well. Remember to enjoy an individual walk with them now and then and spend time doing individual activities with each dog. This is important for strengthening our bond.
Our next topic will be having multiple dogs in the home.
Understanding the theory behind dog behaviour and training is crucial, but it's equally important to be able to put that knowledge into practice. That's why our course is designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and real-life situations. You'll learn not just the what and why, but also the how – so you can confidently apply your knowledge while working with dogs. Get ready to take your skills to the next level with our Applied Canine Behaviour course!
Understanding dogs and helping them overcome unwanted behaviours is so important for their well-being and the bond between humans and dogs. Our course is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in canine behaviour. With experienced tutors, live webinars, and a supportive study group, you'll have all the tools you need to succeed. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn and grow in this rewarding field! Have a look at our Canine Behaviour and Management course on our website and secure your place.
Separation related problems in dogs is a common issue, but there are ways to help prevent them and improve them.
It's so important to rule out any health issues with your vet before working through a training plan with your dog. Let's tackle this together and help our canine companion feel more secure when you are not around! Sign up for our self paced course today, yours for just £40.
↘A self-paced training plan
↘Written training materials to keep
↘4 recorded sessions to guide you
↘Revisit the recorded sessions whenever you wish
↘Opportunity for a discounted individual session with an experienced behaviourist, either using Zoom or in person.
Our self-paced programme will help you improve your dog's recall and ensure they come back to you every time! For just £40, you'll have the tools and techniques to make off-lead time a breeze. Let's do this! Sign up today via our website.
✅A self-paced training plan
✅Written training materials to keep
✅4 recorded sessions to guide you
✅Revisit the recorded sessions whenever you wish
✅Opportunity for a discounted individual session with an experienced behaviourist, either using Zoom or in person
Time for another competition for your dog to feature as our Facebook banner. This time we are looking for images of sleeping or relaxing dogs. As always, landscape please as these fit best.
Competition closes on Saturday 29th June at midnight.
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Do you have to use clippers on your dog's fur? Are they worried about them? What can we do to help?
Is your dog sensitive to being touched in certain places? Do you try to just "get the job done"? We need to help our dogs feel more comfortable and it isn't that difficult to do. Find out more with our ebook still at the introductory price for the rest of this month.
1 minute listen. When you are relaxing with your dog, you can begin introducing various touches as part of giving affection rather than waiting until a task is urgent. Check out our ebook to help reduce stress and worry at vet visits or around various grooming/handling tasks. Still at the introductory price.
5 minute listen. Do you dread having to carry out general husbandry tasks difficult such as nail trims or grooming? Do you rush straight in just to "get the job done" or coerce them with licky mats or snuffle mats? Our e-book is a vital resource to helping reduce stress around vet visits or grooming/husbandry. Still at the introductory price for the rest of this month.
Sometimes we may need to trim the fur round our dog's eyes but it shouldnt be a long or arduous task with some careful planning, slowly getting them used to it. It is a good idea to give the task a name so they know what we are doing. This can be incorporated into getting them used to what we are going to do. It is also a good idea to let them know when the task is finished too.
Even giving our dogs pills or medication shouldn't be difficult. There are lots of ways we can make things easy for them with a little planning.
Another little teaser clip, this time of nail trimming made easy. You can find out more and how to help your dog with nail trimming in our Owners Guide to Vet Visits Without Worry. The course is designed to help those dogs who are touch sensitive or who struggle with various grooming or veterinary procedures.
Some dogs really struggle with being groomed so what can we do to help them? Here is a little video clip with Dale talking about grooming her own dogs. You can watch the full video and find out more about more to help your dogs with being groomed in our course An Owners Guide to Vet Visits and More Without Worry.
One of the things dogs often struggle with is ear cleaning, but why is that? Here's a little taster clip with Dale talking about why this might be. You can watch the full video and find out more about how to work on ear cleaning in our Owner's Guide To Vet Visits.
Let's talk about dog play In this video Ethel wants to entice her Golden friend to play with her toy. Trying to encourage a chase but the golden had other ideas, a little friendly mouth wrestling. Eric looks on unimpressed
We really do appreciate your feedback for our courses and programmes. Some feedback from our popular Walks Without Worry programme. Our next programme starts Sunday 21st January at 11 am for 6 weeks. "Taking videos to recognise where we are doing well and recognising what we need to work on was invaluable as you think you are doing ok but when you play back you can immediately see what you need to improve. Also making it short sessions and fun for your dog. Recognising triggers, planning your walk and giving your dog your full attention was invaluable".
Recall without worry? We have just the mini course for you. https://www.withoutworrycanineeducation.co.uk/recall-without-worry
Want to find out more about our exciting new course Supporting ex-racng greyhounds? Here is Jill Woodman, affiliate and course tutor to talk about the course. https://www.withoutworrycanineeducation.co.uk/ex-racinggreyhounds
Recall Without Worry 4 week programme starts Sunday 16th April @ 11am. www.withoutworrycanineeducation.co.uk
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Watch this space :)
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