READ: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/dogs-and-fireworks for good basic advice Further information by East Barnet Training School YYoung dogs experiencing their first fireworks, and dogs slightly anxious about fireworks: Bear in mind all the points in the link above and additional information below, but also have a bowl of really tasty treats ready for the first few bangs the…
Training
How important is it to go to puppy classes?
Now that you have brought your puppy home, you want to form a bond. After all, hopefully, you have 10 to 17 years together. It is important to remember that puppies are like sponges and want to learn. There are plenty of fun games and exercises you can do together. Investing in their behaviour now…
Pet Correctors are bad news for Dog Welfare
A can of Pet Corrector spray releases a “hiss” sounding spray of compressed air, which claims to disrupt undesirable behaviour in dogs, such as aggression, jumping up and barking. The noise claims to be comparable to the natural warning noise made by a snake or a cat and grasps the dog’s immediate attention. The ethos…
Crates and crate training
Crates and crate training for dogs Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs’ need for a den-like enclosure. Besides being an effective house training tool (because it takes advantage of the dog’s natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place) it can also help to reduce separation anxiety,…