Despite the persistent myth, dogs do not age 1 year for every 7 human years.
This mistake often leads to us completely misunderstanding what stage of development our dogs are actually at, and what we can expect of them.
I know what I am going to say here will anger some people but I will always say what I believe to be in the best interests of dogs everywhere.
The Scottish PCA has initiated the practice of having music playing in rescue centres throughout the country, to calm the dogs who are wanting a permanent home,
I see that a zoo in the UK is embarking on a three-year study to find out if their group of Meerkats experience empathy.
It is quite amazing that in our modern, informed world, and despite the best efforts of people like David Attenborough, people will still disregard an animal’s natural instincts and just expect them to conform to our wishes.
During one of our recent ‘Foundation Courses’ the question about the significance of a dog wagging its tail came up again, a signal which can often be misunderstood.
Why are there some behavioural problems associated with what should be a simple task-Feeding your dog?
I, like many people, have looked at the work of those who seek to inspire us to achieve all that we can, believe that we can make things happen and succeed, even in many areas that are out of our comfort zone or current experience.
Pulling on the lead, or leash, is something a very large number of dog owners experience, many will just accept that it is an inevitable part of owning a dog, grit their teeth and continue to engage in the habitual “Tug-of-War” that going for a walk means to them. Going for a walk is not a pleasure but becomes an unpleasant chore that must be endured.
During one of our recent ‘Foundation Courses’ the question about the significance of a dog wagging its tail came up again, a signal which can often be misunderstood.
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