Barkhaus Dog Training - Porto

17/07/2024

Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Or perhaps someone you know is trying to figure out if now is the right time or who the right dog might be? Book in for a pre-adoption consultation to receive all the advice and help you need to make such as big decision 😃

16/07/2024

Wishing Lana a speedy recovery! I'm so happy that the amazing team at Clinica Veterinária de Serpa Pinto were able to correctly and quickly diagnose her.

16/07/2024

Here are some of our tips on how to behave appropriately around unfamiliar or anxious dogs to reduce the likelihood of a potential dog bite.

03/07/2024

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25/06/2024

New blog post out: What influences canine behaviour? In this short presentation Sarah will be discussing some of the key elements on this topic.

What influences canine behaviour?by Nickon Posted on June 25, 2024 Have you ever wondered why dogs do what they do? What variables influence behaviour? Why do some dogs chase cars, and others walk past them without issues in a busy urban environment? In this short presentation, Sarah will be discuss...

20/06/2024

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Small group walks of friendly dogs to enjoy exercise and sniffing opportunities. We also offer individual walks - training can be added to these upon request ("Walk & train").

24/04/2024

24/04/2024

Pleased to have recently passed my fear free animal trainer assessments. It has added a few additional tools to my toolbox to help dogs feel better about vet visits and care ☺️

10/04/2024

Some important aspects to keep in mind here.

11/01/2024

Lots of knowledgeable speakers presenting here, and it's available for free!

I’m sure we all know that a large proportion of dogs are relinquished to rescue due to problem behaviours. setting dogs up for sucsess starts with puppies and how we are able to bring them up to fit into our lifestyles. Kelly Fahey has put together an amazing selection of speakers to give some great advice for puppy owners so worth signing up or even sharing!

https://conference.puppyblueprint.com/tomcandy

06/12/2023

Stoked to have given this short webinar on reactivity ☺️

In this concise webinar, ICB member Nick Eckholdt explains reactive behaviour in dogs - labelling, what it looks like, what the causes may be, and some ideas...

02/12/2023

➡️With Christmas now on the way, be prepared with how to help your dog feel safe, but not be excluded from festive fun.

➡️Some dogs can become overwhelmed this time of year with all the visitors and new things evading thier living space.

➡️Take time to be prepared for the up coming festivities, to support your dogs mental wellbeing. ❤️

29/11/2023

While I do believe that identifying underlying emotions and the neuroscience underlying behaviors (which I don't think Chirag even disagrees with), I do believe that turning our dog guardians into great observers and helping them pay close attention to the ABCs can make a huge difference in terms of helping our dog-human teams live a better life together. What are your thoughts on the matter?

22/11/2023

I’ll be presenting on reactivity in dogs in the near future - keep an eye on this post ☺️

In this series of talks, ICB members and bull breed experts Jessica Hyams and Colin Spence are joined by Donna Lincoln to really delve into understanding bul...

08/11/2023

19/10/2023

Important post when it comes to us recognizing the subtle signs of pain and discomfort and their impacts on behavior (see Mills et al. 2020) to rule out as many contributing factors as possible.

What is ‘Silent pain?’ 🤔

Did you know that dogs are genetically predisposed to hide pain because in the wild, weakness or injury would make them vulnerable to predators.

According to some experts, more than half our dogs suffer from ‘silent pain’ that their owners are unaware of. Dogs will rarely vocalise even moderate pain and often just run through it and don’t show any signs.

Silent pain is difficult to diagnose as it is subtle and develops slowly over a long time and any slight changes in the dog are often just attributed to normal ageing.

Things to consider with your dog-

✳️ Dogs are very loyal animals - they will follow you for as long as they can- on walks, up the stairs, onto the bed, ignoring any pain because they want to be with you

✳️ When doing zoomies, playing, chasing squirrels etc your dog won’t feel pain as their endorphins (their powerful natural pain relieving hormone) will be at released - the pain will come later when the dog is home and resting.

✳️ Your dog will not, however, be able to make that connection between the earlier exercise and the pain they’re now experiencing due to the time delay so they will repeat it the next day and the next and so on…..

✳️ Ball orientated dogs will ignore pain and continue to chase the ball as long as you throw it for them until they tire

✳️ Over a period of time and as your dog ages, the joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons become less able to deal with these demands and that’s when injuries start to happen.

✳️ You may at this point start to notice some changes in your dog, they might start to move a little
differently or be less enthusiastic on walks but again, it might not be physical signs. Your dog may develop behavioural problems, become noise sensitive, nervous or agressive with other dogs or may just pant more or find it harder to settle.

✳️ So …..just because your dog can leap for the ball/ jump up and down off the bed/ do ten zoomie laps of the field etc doesn’t mean you should let them and it does NOT mean they are not in pain!

Please share to increase awareness

And just to finish - a pic of my gorgeous arthritic girlie enjoying some autumn sun ☀️ !!

17/10/2023

Not only do I agree with the advice of my colleague on this strategy for some dogs that display reactive behaviors, but some people come to me with dogs that are dog-dog reactive, but have a 1-2 “dog friends” they can walk with on leash who are not bothered about other dogs. I love it when people take that approach, when it’s safe to do so, as it can be such a great way for some dogs to feel more confident in their environment and around certain triggering stimuli. This video is a beautiful scenario of one such event.

14/10/2023

Excellent advice from my colleague on some of the steps to teach loose lead walking.

13/10/2023

The relationship between dogs and humans has evolved significantly over the centuries. Once revered primarily for their practical roles in hunting, herding, or guarding, dogs have now become an integral part of many families, providing companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love. As our understan...

12/10/2023

Whether arthritis or other medical issues, it's absolutely vital to ensure that dogs are free from pain or other underlying issues that may cause discomfort or "irritability" before embarking on any sort of behavior change program. It's also why it's crucial that we as behavior professionals can collaborate closely with our veterinary colleagues to ensure successful outcomes for our dog and human teams. CAM and other organizations, and researchers (see Mills. et al., 2020) are extremely helpful when it comes to uniting dog professionals, and emphasizing a collaborative effort.

WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY!

While this is a day mostly aimed at human arthritis, we would like to acknowledge the millions of dogs around the world who also suffer with arthritis.

There is so much we can do to help them!

Head to our website where you will find loads of free guidance, support, and education - all aimed at how to get

https://caninearthritis.co.uk/

08/10/2023

🎆Firework season will soon be upon us. Lets share some helpful advice to help our dogs & especially those that are scared of the big bangs and flashing lights.

05/10/2023

“All beings deserve to live in an environment in which their needs are consistently met” -Sarah Stremming

05/09/2023

Some additional useful tips in this video for helping dogs feel more relaxed during vet visits. Choosing a veterinary clinic that is patient with their patients and willing to help the animal feel safer is another thing that can really help reduce the stress of medical checkups. Before the first visit to a new vet, it's also helpful to take the dog there without any treatment being carried out - let your dog sniff near the entrance to the vet, and pair the trip there with some tasty treats. If the clinic allows it (and if it's safe to do so), go to the waiting room and have the staff feed your dog some treats, and then leave again. That way your dog already has some positive associations with the place, which should reduce the stress during the first checkup.