The label ‘reactive’ tends to be an umbrella term thrown around in dog training. Firstly, let’s clarify what the word reactive implies. These two dictionary meanings are useful: ‘Showing a response to

If you want to try a camping holiday with your dogs, what sort of challenges might you have to plan for? If you are towing a caravan, legally your dogs should not be in it, but should travel in the ca

We spend time, money, and love making sure our dogs have the best food, the safest toys, enriching walks, grooming sessions, and regular vet checks. But there’s one essential that often slips under th

Canine compulsive disorder (CCD) is a general term that incorporates a lot of different atypical behaviours. These out of the ordinary actions are often repetitive and out of context, for example a do

Like us, dogs are social creatures that thrive in company so being home alone can be very disturbing for them. There are many reasons why he might not cope. Some just have frustration of missing out o

A s I write this, just a week before Christmas, it’s a wonderfully frantic time in the office as we sign off magazines and race to meet deadlines, all in the hope of enjoying a well-deserved rest over