In the dog world, structured activities such as agility, obedience, or trick training are often highly valued. They're visible,...

It's easy to idealise the past; memories tend to be selective. We often envision rustic farms, loyal sheepdogs, dogs running free...

We often hear people stating that using a single correction, with expert timing, will not have any adverse lasting effects on a dog, but...

You've probably heard the phrase, "There are no bad dogs, only bad owners." It's catchy, it's popular, and on the surface, it sounds like...

Dogs today are often seen as part of our family, and it’s recognised they have the ‘mental age’ of a toddler. A two-year-old child may...

Exercising choice is just one of a range of activities that improve health and well-being for humans and dogs. It's simple to do, too. It...

"Positive reinforcement and consent is incredibly important during veterinary physiotherapy sessions because it encourages the patient to...

Does your dog make and maintain soft eye contact? If you look at them and they look back, what do they do?   Making eye contact and...

The relationship between humans and dogs has existed for millennia, transcending the roles of hunters, workers, and companions. Yet, as...

'I need to walk the dog' 'The dog needs a good run to burn off energy' 'My dog needs to go for a walk to toilet' 'My dog needs to be...

If your dog could talk, how would they describe a typical day? Dogs are generally pretty good at adapting to various living conditions,...

What happens if the lead is removed? Is freedom ever truly free for dogs or is it granted with boundaries? What might we discover when we...

" There’s a profound difference between looking and seeing. We do a lot of looking but we see less and less ". Frederick Franck, The Art...

by affiliate, Alison McHendry Sometimes you are asked to watch your dog and let someone, a vet or behaviourist, know what you are seeing;...