The Dog Ami

18/12/2024

Guess the breed?

Don’t see many of these around and it’s the first time I’ve seen one.

07/12/2024

Looking forward to giving a talk to dog trainers working for Dog A.I.D in January. They do a great job and most work on a voluntary basis.

27/11/2024

2pm. 23rd January 2025. ESHER LIBRARY.

Come along for a chat and any questions you may have.

Join us to find out everything you need to know about dog behaviour.

08/11/2024

Did you know dog aggression is the most common and serious dog problem in the UK?

It's a natural behaviour so it can probably never be cured. That's a big ask. But we can reduce the number of times it occurs and the intensity of the behaviour to such an extent that it is easily managed.

Treatment of aggression requires that something must be changed:

1. change in consequences of behaviour
2. change in associations to the target
3. change to access (management) to target
4. change in brain chemistry

Qualified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant Aftab has worked with most dog breeds ranging from small Chihuahuas to large Leonbergers, Dobermans and German Shepherd Dogs. Aftab has dealt with virtually all unwanted behaviours exhibited by our canine friends and has particular expertise in work...

04/11/2024

Barking dog issues?

Here's a training tip:
Teach your dog to come running to you or his eating area whenever you say 'Thank you' or 'That's enough'. You can do this by giving him lots of tasty treats whenever you say this.

He should soon be reliably running to you or his eating area for treats whenever he hears the cue of 'Thank you' or 'That's enough'.

Try the cue when he's actually barking - whether that's at a door bell or something else that sets your dog off. You'll find he stops barking and comes running for his scattered treats!

See my article on barking in the Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/article-13667481/My-neighbours-barking-dog-nightmare-just-house.html

If you have any other dog issues, check my website:
www.dogami.co.uk

Lots of my neighbours have told me the dog bothers them, but said they didn't want to cause a fuss. What can I do to make it stop?

03/11/2024

Research has revealed that there was an increase of 81% in dogs going missing in the two weeks around November in 2023 surround bonfire night and Diwali compared to the previous two weeks.

We need an understanding dog caring MP to bring a private members bill to address the situation.

In the meantime, good luck to all whose dogs are worried about fireworks❤️

31/10/2024

Easy ya little tinker!
Frank trying to copy Ragnar

29/10/2024

Ian Critchley and Carolyn Koh with their gorgeous dog say hello from the USA 🥰

28/10/2024

Ken Ramirez and cheeky chappy Steve Mann looking forward to reading my book!

28/10/2024

Heard from Ian Critchley now in the USA from Greenhill High School after 45 years with this photo. Aww

23/10/2024

Love this sort sort of art

04/10/2024

Wish dog training would always be be like this 😊

30/08/2024

I seem to be inundated with XL Bully clients - meet Mr Blue. Such a lovely gentle breed with proper force free, reward based guidance ❤️

25/07/2024

Awww. Cute - all three!

12/07/2024

Steve and Lucy - bit excited!

08/07/2024

Sharpe
A happy Yorkshire man! Whatever next.