Top Training Tip: Why you shouldn’t hug your dog
Hugging is a natural way for us to express our affection for the ones we love, but when it comes to our furry family members,
February 13, 2019
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Hugging is a natural way for us to express our affection for the ones we love, but when it comes to our furry family members,
Many people think of cats as independent and aloof animals, but the truth is that cats benefit from training as much a dogs do. Teaching
Brain games are activities that enrich our dogs’ lives by giving them something to keep them mentally busy, without them having to exert a large amount of energy,
Crate training is more popular in some parts of the world than in others, but there are some misconceptions about it as well. Crate training
In September 2018, COAPE UK announced that in future, the exclusive international rights to present COAPE Approved distance learning courses in English in Companion Animal
You’ve just got a new cat and your head is filled with pictures of cuddling cats and dogs, but the reality is that if your
You’ve just discovered that you are expecting your first child and are naturally elated. But once things calm down, you start to wonder – what about my pets? How will they cope? How do I ensure they welcome the baby and still get what they need?
Even though the field of Canine behaviour therapy is rapidly expanding and new information relevant to dogs is coming out daily, it is shocking to find out what is still being taught by “old school” trainers and behaviourists.
The general belief has been that cats can’t be trained or their behaviour can’t be modified. That is completely untrue!
Training a puppy is very much an activity for the whole family.
It is that time of year again where we all get into the spirit of giving.
The field of Behaviour is an interesting one. To help our pet owners make educated decisions about which methods they choose to employ, we’re going to put as much information about modern pet behaviour and training out there as we can.
We often get asked “what constitutes a GOOD puppy school?” by our students and clients. Those questions prompted this article, to make this information available to everyone out there who is thinking about getting a puppy.
There are so many reasons why behaviours manifest and whilst they may all present similar ‘signs’, the underlying reason is vastly different.
The first thing everyone wants to know when acquiring a new puppy is how to housetrain him. This article gives great tips on how to best housetrain your new puppy.
Does your dog dig up your garden? The best way to stop the endless excavations is to create a safe, allowed digging area for him where he can dig to his heart’s content.
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