Dog bites, nips, and muzzle grasps are different types of mouth-related behaviours in dogs, each with distinct meanings and intentions. Understand the meaning behind your dog’s behaviour with our quick guide.
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Preparing for a cyclone when you have dogs and horses requires careful planning to ensure their safety. Here’s a brief guide to help you prepare.
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How does your dog know when you're stressed - often before you do? It’s got something to do with how you smell!
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Have you heard that a wagging tail always means a happy dog? Dog owners often have misconceptions about their dogs' behaviour, training, and needs. Check out some of the most common ones in this myth-busting article from Padfoot’s expert animal behaviourists.
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Dogs are inherently social creatures. In their natural environment, they are never truly alone. As descendants of wolves, they have a strong genetic drive to seek companionship - whether with other dogs or the humans they bond with early in life. Being alone goes against their instincts, which is why some dogs struggle with separation.
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Stopping a puppy from biting takes patience and consistency. Puppies naturally explore the world with their mouths, but you can start to teach them appropriate behaviour with these top tips from Padfoot’s expert animal behaviourists.
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Stopping nuisance barking requires a) understanding why your dog is barking and then b) addressing the root cause with consistent training and the right management techniques. Padfoot’s professional animal behaviourists can help with all anxiety-or-compulsion-related barking problems.
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Fear-based reactivity and aggression in dogs is a defensive reaction triggered by fear, anxiety, or insecurity. Learn how to recognise this behaviour, and what you can do about it, in your own dog.
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Recognising separation anxiety in dogs can sometimes be tricky, as some of the symptoms can look like normal behaviour. However, dogs with true separation anxiety will often display a specific set of behaviours when left alone or separated from their owners. Here are some common signs to look out for.
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Muzzle training can be an incredibly useful skill for both you and your dog, and while it may sound intimidating at first, it’s actually a pretty straightforward process when done properly.
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Training a Dachshund puppy can be super rewarding, though it might come with a few unique challenges. Dachshunds are intelligent, but they can also be a bit independent (sometimes even a little stubborn!). Here's a guide to help you train your Dachshund puppy effectively.
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Border Collies are incredibly intelligent and energetic, so it’s important to start training early and use lots of positive reinforcement to encourage good behaviour.
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The day a dog trainer portrays themselves as 'The Expert' or 'the only person to listen to' is the day to stop listening to them.
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Many people are confused by the difference between an Animal Behaviourist and a Trainer and struggle to understand who they should contact to help them. This short article will help you decide.
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Padfoot’s position on balanced vs force free training.
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Learn why a slip lead is THE BEST tool to help teach your dog not to pull.
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Getting rid of unwanted behaviours is easy - in principle. But like most things, hard in practice.
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