Blog by Dez the Dog (with writing assistance by Julie Brewer) My name is Dez (actually it’s Destiny but that’s embarrassing so I don’t tell anyone), I’m a border collie, perhaps not the best example of my breed, there is some rumours about the relatedness of my parents, and my furmom was only 10 monthsContinue reading ““It’s all about Me!!””
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FIREWORKS and STORM FEARS
by Julie Brewer MSc CAB, DipCABT, RAVN Dogs are often react to the noise from fireworks, storms, aeroplane etc. This is natural, even we jump at sudden noises, but with the fireworks season now stretching over several weeks this constant exposure can lead to stress related problems, such as fear, anxiety and even life affectingContinue reading “FIREWORKS and STORM FEARS”
HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM TOUCHING YOUR DOG
by Julie Brewer Pre-Cert CAB, MSc, Dip. CABT, RAVN Most dogs do not want to be touched by strangers (do you?), sometimes even friendly dogs are not in the mood to be touched. We should allow our dogs to choose, not expect them to put up with unwanted attention. We respect the personal space ofContinue reading “HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM TOUCHING YOUR DOG”
He Knows What He Did Wrong! Really …. does he?
by Julie Brewer MSc He moves away from the stolen item, or gets off the forbidden furniture, he looks guilty when you walk in the door, so he knows he’s done wrong …. right? It might feel that way to you but the concept of right or wrong; of guilt, is purely human. Animals doContinue reading “He Knows What He Did Wrong! Really …. does he?”
TEENAGE TERRORS
ADOLESCENCE IN DOGS AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT THEIR BEHAVIOUR by Julie Brewer MSc Adolescence is hard, regardless of your species. I’m sure most of us will hold up our hand and admit that we gave our parents some trouble during that period of our lives, or perhaps you are coping with your very ownContinue reading “TEENAGE TERRORS”
DOG OWNERS CAN PREVENT DOG BITES
By Julie Brewer, MSc CAB, pre-cert CCAB, DipCABT, RAVN Tyke, my dog, caused bite injuries, once to a child who was on my property, and being “watched”, and once to another dog who he knew and often played with, on both occasion’s stitches were required. I was devastated and my commitment to help him wasContinue reading “DOG OWNERS CAN PREVENT DOG BITES”
ADOLESCENCE – WHEN TRAINING SEEMS TO FAIL
Teenage dogs (5 months to 3 years) can be far more interested in the environment than they are in you, even if you have the best food rewards or their favourite toy. This is natural, and it doesn’t mean that your relationship is over, it’s just hormones and the effects of adolescent brain development. TryContinue reading “ADOLESCENCE – WHEN TRAINING SEEMS TO FAIL”
INTRODUCING LITTLE TYKES DOG HUB
Little Tykes Dog Hub is Dog Day Care Centre, a Training Practice and a Behaviour Clinic. The business is 5 Star Rated, Registered, Fully Licenced and Insured. what3words: ///pushes.gentle.moral Julie Brewer and Dawn Chapman are veterinary nurses who decided to start a business together having worked together and been friends for many years. Julie BrewerContinue reading “INTRODUCING LITTLE TYKES DOG HUB”
LITTLE TYKES DOG HUB 