Tamworth Australian Shepherds

04/09/2023

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Dogster is a publication where dog lovers come together to get the latest expert advice about dog behavior, health, news and entertainment.

03/21/2023

Always ask !

02/13/2023

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Ask these questions to find the most qualified and compatible dog sitter when you leave town to ensure your dog is safe and comfortable.

01/31/2023

01/29/2023

If you're like us, cooking for your pet is more than a necessity. It's a fun way to create something new and show them that you care. Afterall, the best way to anyone's heart is through their stomach—and this savory meatloaf recipe for dogs will certainly show them that you care!

01/13/2023

Just because you're okay with someone petting your dog, doesn't mean your dog is giving consent. Here's how and when to respectfully pet a dog.

01/12/2023

Showing that you're alpha to your dog is a flawed approach to dog behavior. Learn more about how to build a better relationship with your dog.

12/23/2022

How to have a better dog walk for you and your dog.

12/03/2022

How to avoid dementia for you and your dog!

Exercise seems to protect the brain health of people and their furry companions.

11/26/2022

Ask these questions to find the most qualified and compatible dog sitter when you leave town to ensure your dog is safe and comfortable.

11/19/2022

If you're looking for how to calm dog anxiety naturally, be more consistent and predictable! Learn more.

10/28/2022

Some dog breeds need regular shaving, like Poodles. Other breeds—especially double-coated breeds—should not be shaved. Here’s when shaving your dog is necessary.

10/25/2022

I NEED TO FEEL SAFE
Feeling safe is a basic need for most living creatures, including us.
When we think about feeling safe it’s natural to just think about not being harmed or being in danger, but it’s not just about the physical aspect – feeling safe emotionally and psychologically is just as relevant. While physical safety may be obvious and perhaps somewhat simpler to address, emotional safety is far more complex and not always that easy to identify. The same applies to our dogs – they are sentient beings whose behaviour is very often driven by an emotion.
Many behaviour problems that we see in dogs stem from the basic need to feel safe. A dog that lunges and barks or behaves aggressively with another dog or person is likely doing so because they feel unsafe and want the scary thing to go away. A dog that is guarding resources is doing so because they are afraid that the resource will be taken away – they don’t feel safe when another animal or person approaches that resource. A dog that is reacting to fireworks or thunderstorms or other noises is doing so because they don’t feel safe. The same can be said for separation anxiety, certain types of aggression and other behaviours.
We can help our dogs feel safe by acknowledging their fear even if that fear doesn’t make sense to us. We can be a source of comfort, predictability, allow them to make choices where we can, never force them to face a fear, never use punishment but positively reinforce their good choices, all while doing what we can through management, desensitisation or counter conditioning to help them improve. Some dogs may not improve, but doing what we can to help dogs feel safer in our world is the least we can do.

10/14/2022

We’re not the only ones who notice when gardens start to grow—dogs are also well aware of blooming flowers, vegetables and herbs. Like enthusiastic but inept gardeners, they’ll sniff the new growth, walk all over it, paw at it or even dig it up. Not only is it frustrating to deal with the dama...

08/07/2022

People who work successfully with dogs either have good instincts about how to interact with them, or they learn quickly. The most competent professionals make training look almost effortless, because all the messages they convey to their canine pupils are calm, clear, and consistent .

07/19/2022

I’m trying not to pre-grieve my vibrant, joyous, mischievous Otto of the past. I’m making every effort to just be here now with my beloved senior dog.

07/01/2022

If your dog attacks other dogs, or just really doesn't like other dogs, the good news is that aggressive dog training techniques can help you and your dog.

06/04/2022

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

05/26/2022

Adrienne is a certified dog trainer and former veterinarian assistant who partners with some of the best veterinarians worldwide. If you own a dog, you are likely aware that by law you must get your dog a rabies vaccination. How often you give the vaccination varies depending on your dog's age...

05/24/2022

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

05/21/2022

We recommend that you avoid dog on leash greetings. If an unexpected encounter occurs, use these tips to keep the meeting brief and safe.

05/18/2022

05/13/2022

For more fun on your dog walks, check out the following types of walks and select the ones that are most suited to you and your dog.

04/28/2022

Learn how to deal with excessive dog barking when your dog is excited - and dogs who get excited easily and often!

04/25/2022

Where should you buy dog food to save money? We recommend to shop locally, but when that isn't an option, here is where to find discounts.

04/14/2022

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.