Tagged Behaviour

When a dog jumps up, it isn’t being “dominant”, just saying “hello” or asking for some attention. Through training, like Joshua is showing with Bonnie here, you can train a more acceptable alternative.

There is no mystical “secret” to training dogs, as professed by some dog trainers. Dog training and owning can be perfected through simple yet effective methods that are well known to science. Illustrated by real life examples of how they have helped others, Dog Secrets explains how understanding these methods can make you a better dog trainer and have a more rewarding relationship with your dog.

On 2nd July 2010 at the Mere Golf and Country Club, Manchester, David is presenting as part of the APBC seminar series.

David’s popular presentation on how to control predatory chasing in dogs

David, together with Mat Ward, presents a practitioner’s guide to changing dog aggression at the APBC 21st Birthday Seminar “Aggression – it’s an emotional thing”.

“Dog Secrets” the book will be out in mid-February – these are the “Dog Secrets” that your dog wishes you knew.

Why do dogs bark when their ancestors don’t – a great explanation of how barking evolved and what it is used for.

In March 2010, twenty-one years since the foundation of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, we are holding a 21st Birthday Seminar entitled “Aggression – it’s an emotional thing”, at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.

Phobias can be complex and it is important to tailor behaviour modification to each individual’s circumstances, but there are some changes owners can make that will benefit most noise sensitive dogs.

My article on stopping dogs from chasing has always been one of my most popular, and the subject matter is one close to my own heart and experience, and I’m delighted to announce that I have published a book on the subject.