Separation anxiety, separation related behaviours is a complex issue and behavioural science is changing our knowledge on this all the time…

How do I stop my dog chewing my shoes?

Dogs and puppies explore their environment with more than their eyes, noses and ears…

animal training, advice, behaviour, dog psychology, dog behaviour, dog trainingKatie Scott-Dyer June 24, 2020chewing, adolescent dog, dog behaviour, dog training, relatable

Help! My dog keeps barking!

Does your dog bark at people or dogs passing by your window? There is an easy solution!

behaviour analysis, dog behaviour, dog psychology, dog training, barking Katie Scott-Dyer April 25, 2019dogs, barking, behaviours, windows, stimulus, arousalComment

It's OK my dog is friendly!

Some dogs are friendly, some aren’t and that’s O.K.

dog behaviour, dog psychology, dog training, dog, anxietyKatie Scott-Dyer April 24, 2019dog training, dogs, dog walking, how to teach dogs manners, dog parkComment

Choices and why you should let your dog be silly sometimes

Let your dog be silly sometimes!

animals, animal training, dog psychology, enrichment, mental stimulation, lifestyle choicesKatie Scott-Dyer July 27, 2018dog behaviour, dog trainingComment

How to stop your dog from pulling on the lead

Getting arms pulled out of their sockets is not all it’s cracked up to be!

animal training, dog behaviour, dog psychology, dog training, human psychology, trainingKatie Scott-Dyer May 1, 2018pulling on the lead, leash walking, loose lead, dog walking, dog training, puppy training, tipsComment

HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG JUMPING UP ON people

Praise your pooch for obeying the laws of gravity…

Puppy biting and mouthing

Teaching a bite inhibition during the critical sensitive socialisation period sets you AND puppy up too succeed, for life!

ABA, animals, dog training, dog psychology, dog behaviour, pets, relationships, trainingKatie Scott-Dyer April 10, 2018puppies, puppy, teeth, biting, mouthing, nipping, inhibition, tips, hints

Calling your dog to you

dog behaviour, clicker training, dog training, dog psychologyKatie Scott-Dyer January 30, 2018dog training, dog, dog behaviour, recallComment

Learning to do nothing - Why it's good for you and your dog

Learning to settle - They can't do it unless you teach them and for this to be most effective, they need to learn this for themselves. Sounds like a paradox, right!

animal training, ABA, dog behaviour, dog psychology, dog training, human psychology, relationships, pets, trainingKatie Scott-Dyer January 30, 2018dog training, dog behaviour, settle, relax, attention seeking, training protocol, doing nothing