Author: Isabella
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Dog on Dog Aggression
The Reality vs. The DreamYou’ve finally got a dog, after years of dreaming of having a four-legged companion for group walks, trips to the beach, dog shows, and an extended social life. But what if your dog doesn’t like other dogs? Instead of the social life you imagined, you might find people avoiding you and…
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Who’s Fault Is It Anyway?
For many dog owners, asking for help can be a very difficult thing to do. It can feel like admitting defeat, and a dog with a behavior problem can bring feelings of shame, embarrassment, and inadequacy. Many owners think, “There are no bad dogs, only bad owners,” leading them to blame themselves. Common Owner Concerns…
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The Relationship Between Pain And Behaviour.
My Background with Horses Before I studied as a dog trainer, I was lucky enough to work as a groom on a rescue and rehab yard with horses. Around 80% of those horses were unworkable due to conformational faults and musculoskeletal issues. When horses were exercised, we were taught to look at gait irregularities, muscle…