If you want to become the very best of friends with your dog and build a lifelong bond, it's best to start when you first bring them home. First impressions count! Make sure you have all the right resources in place for your new friend's arrival. Introduce your boundaries from...Read More
Does playing with your dog build a bond?
Play isn’t just a fun part of living with your dog, it’s actually an essential feature of improving your relationship as well as keeping you both healthy and happy. Dogs don’t just need physical exercise; they also need mental stimulation and social contact. Play is rewarding for us too and...Read More
What is the 7 second rule for dogs?
The best way to tell if a pavement is too hot for your dog to walk on is to place the back of your hand on the pavement for seven seconds. If it’s too painful for your hand, then it’s too painful for your dog’s paws. On hot days try...Read More
How do you build boundaries with a dog?
Understanding the Basics Before you begin any training like this, whether it’s recall training, retrieval training or boundary training, it’s essential that your dog already understands and responds well to basic commands. Teaching your dog to sit, stay, heel and leave are the usual starting points and all will prove...Read More
What is the rule of 12 for dogs?
The puppy rules of twelve is a handy guideline for puppy owners of a selection of stimulus that puppies should have been exposed to by the time they reach around twelve weeks old. It was first conceived of by a professional dog trainer and behaviourist called Margaret Hughes, as a...Read More
How do you tell if your dog is bonded to you?
We know dogs bond with their owners. Studies show that in the presence of people they know dogs release oxytocin, a hormone linked to positive emotional states such as love and friendship. When your dog looks at you with soft, relaxed eye contact, that means they trust you. And, it...Read More
Do I need to constantly play with my dog?
Dogs don’t just need physical exercise; they also need mental stimulation and social contact. Play is rewarding for us too and interacting with our dogs is a great stress reliever. So, it’s great for your dog, and important for your physical and social wellbeing to play with your dog on...Read More
What does bullying in dogs look like?
It’s not always easy to spot a bully because dog play often looks intense and over-the-top, and many pet parents might consider their bullying dog’s behavior just a normal part of the game. But if you closely watch the interactions between a bully dog and his victim, you’ll discover that...Read More
What are the signs of a bully?
Physical signs include bruises, cuts and scratches, torn clothes, missing property, poor eating or sleeping, bedwetting, complaints about headaches or tummy aches. School problems can be signs of bullying, where your child might not want to go to school, not want to go on school trips, stay close to teachers...Read More
How do I know if I have a bully dog?
This document can also be used as a guide for dog owners and keepers to help them to consider whether a dog may be within scope of the ban.Read More
How to stop one dog from bullying another?
To stop one dog from bullying another, it’s best to work with your dog in a controlled environment, like a fenced yard, instead of in a park where the amount of open space and the opportunity for other dogs to intervene can delay the process. For this exercise, select a...Read More
How to tell if a dog is bullying another dog?
A bullying dog might pick on a dog who they perceive to be weak or fearful, or might inadvertently bully other dogs by simply being obnoxious and overbearing — often due to overstimulation or because they weren't properly socialized as puppies. When a fight breaks out with a bully dog,...Read More
What are two qualities of a bully?
Bullying can be described as unwanted behaviour from a person or group that is either: offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting an abuse or misuse of power that undermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to someone. Bullying might: be a regular pattern of behaviour or a one-off incident. It...Read More
What are 5 characteristics of a bully?
Bullies can best be defined by their personality style. Researchers describe bullies as: Enjoying aggression and the rewards gained from aggressive acts; Lacking empathy for their victim; Lacking guilt for their actions; Dominating and like to be in charge; Having aggressive role models; and Thinking unrealistically about how the world...Read More
How to spot the red flags of bullying?
Signs that may point to a bullying problem are: Unexplainable injuries Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did...Read More