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Without Worry Canine Education Education for dogs and their guardians using a blend of live sessions, materials to read, private group and ongoing support.

Range of programmes run by experienced canine behaviour specialists.

Some dogs like the familiar while others would benefit from having variety in their lives. Knowing your dog helps you to...
12/02/2025

Some dogs like the familiar while others would benefit from having variety in their lives. Knowing your dog helps you to tailor activities for them that will enhance their daily lives.

Although many dogs can be in the company of calm dogs, they may struggle when activity or excitement levels increase. We...
10/02/2025

Although many dogs can be in the company of calm dogs, they may struggle when activity or excitement levels increase. We see behaviours such as excessive barking or snapping for instance which stems from discomfort around heightened energy levels in other dogs.

There can be many reasons such as having had a negative experience around excited dogs or a deficit in social skills. Often, this is the scenario that confuses dog owners, their dog was seemingly OK with the other dog and then snapped or reacted negatively.

To really see what is going on, we must observe closely rather than jump to conclusions

There are so many myths and outdated beliefs about dogs that it sometimes feels overwhelming to tackle them. But tackle ...
08/02/2025

There are so many myths and outdated beliefs about dogs that it sometimes feels overwhelming to tackle them. But tackle them we must. Why? Because what is said and done in the name of training and behaviour modification can harm dogs.

Look out for a series of our take on the myths surrounding domesticated dogs, and feel free to share any suggestions in the comments section.
Photo courtesy of German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund

This course is a game-changer for you and your dog if you struggle with vet visits or husbandry tasks. Say goodbye to th...
05/02/2025

This course is a game-changer for you and your dog if you struggle with vet visits or husbandry tasks. Say goodbye to the stress and anxiety of vet visits and grooming sessions. With easy-to-follow instructions and insightful information, you'll see a dramatic improvement in your dog's comfort level.
Sig up today for our Owner's Guide to Vet Visits. without worry.
Link in the comments below.

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Our Vet Visits Without Worry CPD course is perfect for professionals looking to improve their skills and knowledge. Lear...
03/02/2025

Our Vet Visits Without Worry CPD course is perfect for professionals looking to improve their skills and knowledge. Learn how to incorporate choice into vet and husbandry activities, and improve communication with dogs. Explore real-life case studies and gain valuable insights.
Sign up today on our website - link in the comments below.

A little more wonderful feedback from one of our graduates. Congratulations!
01/02/2025

A little more wonderful feedback from one of our graduates. Congratulations!

Time for another competition for your dog to feature as our Facebook banner. This time we are looking for images with a ...
31/01/2025

Time for another competition for your dog to feature as our Facebook banner. This time we are looking for images with a Valentine theme.
Competition closes on Friday 7th February at midnight

Here's one of Jack to start you off.

One of the reasons Dale and Lisa set up Without Worry Canine Education was to provide good quality information to those ...
30/01/2025

One of the reasons Dale and Lisa set up Without Worry Canine Education was to provide good quality information to those either living with dogs or working with dogs and to be able to offer practical sessions too.

One of the highlights for us both is hearing feedback about our courses and of course celebrating our students successes.
Here is some feedback we received for our Enhanced Canine Behaviour Management

We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our posts about rescue dogs. Dale and I are passionate about supporting rescu...
26/01/2025

We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our posts about rescue dogs. Dale and I are passionate about supporting rescues, which is why we created our mini course, Adopting A Rescue Dog. It's designed to help prepare adopters and smooth the transition for their new family member and several rescues ask all their potential adopters to complete the course.

If you're considering adopting, this course could be perfect for you and if you're a rescue center, we'd love to connect with you.

Sometimes, just the word "rescue" conjures all sorts of opinions and expectations. We have already mentioned that a "res...
24/01/2025

Sometimes, just the word "rescue" conjures all sorts of opinions and expectations.

We have already mentioned that a "rescue" dog won't necessarily have unwanted behaviours.

Sadly, another misconception comes from the idea that we are "rescuing" the dog. This can place a huge amount of expectation on the new dog - expecting them to be "grateful" at being rescued, expecting them to know we are trustworthy and expecting them to slot right in to their new home simply because we "rescued" them.

Dogs need and deserve so much more than being "rescued".

When considering adopting a new dog, very often the search starts online. We see photos and videos and decide a dog is i...
22/01/2025

When considering adopting a new dog, very often the search starts online. We see photos and videos and decide a dog is ideal for us, purely based on their look and some written information about them. We then arrange to visit the dog but are often surprised or disappointed when the dog we are visiting doesn't show lots of affection or interest during that first visit.

It is important to remember that using food to lure a dog over to you in an attempt to form a positive association or to get them interested in you doesn't mean they want to interact with you or want you to touch them. Very often, they are simply coming over to get the food. What often happens is when the dog is in close proximity to get the food, the human immediately reaches out to stroke them. This can backfire and the dog may stop coming to you for the food. Leave the food at home and keep your hands to yourself, unless the dog actively seeks out touch from you.

If we look at it from the dog's point of view, they have become used to those who care for them and they have earned their trust. When a new person comes to see them, it takes time for them to work out whether they are trustworthy. It takes time for them to relax and seek interaction.

The best way to meet a new dog is to just sit quietly and see what they do. Don't be disappointed or upset if the dog shows very little interest to begin with. After all, when we meet someone new, most of us don't start hugging them or grabbing at them because we like the way they look or because we want a relationship with them!

The relationship we have with our dog begins with us and the most important thing for a dog is to feel safe.. Trust needs to be earned. We must show our dogs that we are worthy of their trust

As well as associative memory and episodic like memory, dogs also have spatial memory.Dogs can learn and remember the la...
20/01/2025

As well as associative memory and episodic like memory, dogs also have spatial memory.

Dogs can learn and remember the layout of their home, the location of food and water bowls, locations of beds and sleeping areas and even familiar walks. This type of memory is essential for their survival and daily functioning.

Any dog entering a new environment for the first time will experience some level of stress so it is important to bear this in mind and be patient. When a dog first comes to our home, whether they are a rescue dog or not, they need to learn new routines and layouts.

You may find a new dog appears to be aloof or quiet in the first few days or even weeks while they work out the routines and relationships. Any new dog will likely be quiet or a little subdued initially while they take stock and learn the routines of the household such as when are they fed, where they should eliminate, what happens at certain times etc.

What do rescue dogs remember?Dogs have a different system for storing, processing, and recalling memories compared to hu...
18/01/2025

What do rescue dogs remember?

Dogs have a different system for storing, processing, and recalling memories compared to humans. This doesn't mean that dogs aren’t capable of remembering things. They do remember but in a different way.

Dogs have associative memory, meaning they remember events based on associations rather than specific memories. Of course, associations also form through scent.. Dogs remember people, places, and experiences based on associations they have with them.

The ability to recall personal events and specific moments is known as “episodic memory,” and it’s up for debate whether dogs possess this type of memory because episodic memory is related to the idea of self-awareness. However, one study suggests it is possible.

Claudia Fugazza, an ethologist at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest studied 17 dogs with owners teaching their dogs to “do as I do”. Owners would demonstrate a behaviour such as touching an item, standing on a chair or moving in a particular way and then asking their dog to “do it”. The dogs were tested at one minute and one hour intervals after observing the action. Dogs were still able to repeat what they had seen even after an hour, although their accuracy faded over time. The dogs succeeded in 33 of 35 trials. Researchers concluded that dogs may have short-term, episodic like memory, but their associative memories stick with them longer.

Photo ref: Do as I do from our mini course Your Talented Dog

Thank you all for voting and tagging a rescue. We decided to offer two free spaces on our Sensory Experience Activities ...
16/01/2025

Thank you all for voting and tagging a rescue. We decided to offer two free spaces on our Sensory Experience Activities CPD course to rescues instead of just one. The winners are:

German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund
The Underheugh Ark Rescue

Congratulations! Would a member of each of the rescues drop us an email so we can get you enrolled?

[email protected]

Studies have shown that dogs with a close bond to their owners are more likely to remember them for a long time. Memory ...
16/01/2025

Studies have shown that dogs with a close bond to their owners are more likely to remember them for a long time. Memory storage retention involves short-term and long-term memory, reinforced through repeated exposure and positive experiences.

Emotional experiences, such as positive reinforcement and rewarding interactions, also play a significant role in memory retention. These findings suggest that positive interactions with their owners can create strong and lasting memories in dogs.

Do dogs remember bad experiences?Although dogs don’t have the same kind of memory as humans, they can form negative asso...
14/01/2025

Do dogs remember bad experiences?

Although dogs don’t have the same kind of memory as humans, they can form negative associations. The stronger the association, the more difficult it can be to change the association.

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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.

Rushing!
Rushing!

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.

Nail trimming made easy - teaser clip
Nail trimming made easy - teaser clip

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.

Introduction to grooming dogs - teaser clip
Introduction to grooming dogs - teaser clip

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.

Introduction to ear cleaning - teaser clip
Introduction to ear cleaning - teaser clip

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".

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