Do dogs get PTSD?
I have been writing lately about fearful versus aggressive dogs and also about how the grooming process can flood dogs and set up unwanted aggressive behaviors It is not uncommon in a grooming salon to…
Confessions of a cross-over trainer
I first started training dogs 50+ years ago with a very patient black Labrador named Lisa and a check chain. Poor Lisa she was drilled every walk and I used…
Training the rarest of the rare- a Tibetan Mastiff
Last week in Australia the media was full of the story of a Tibetan Mastiff puppy that sold for the incredible figure of over $100 k US. In one of those strange six…
Happy Easter or is it for your pets?
We are three days into the Easter break today in Australia. It is a major holiday season that either rivals or comes in a close second to Christmas depending on…
A bride a groom and…………………….. the cows!
I live in a rural area just outside of Macksville and for the point of clarity usually describe where I live as Macksville, that is unless I am talking to…
A journey into your dogs thought processes
Have you ever stopped to think about how you and your canine companions make decisions?The other day I was on my way to Coffs Harbour with a zillion things to…
The Armchair Method of Dog Training
The busy trainer’s armchair guide to dog training is dedicated to all those writers and trainers out there who find it hard to fit find the time in their busy…
