SLIP LEADS: Are they ever an ethical option?
I consider myself lucky to live in rural Norfolk, UK, and have always been grateful that I’ve never witnessed a shock or prong collar in...
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Promoting a thoughtful approach to guardianship of fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs.
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Emily Savage
- Dec 20, 2022
- 6 min
BUYER BEWARE! SELECTING A GOOD, QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Sadly, this is not the straightforward task it ought to be. Finding someone who is well qualified and follows kind and ethical,...
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Emily Savage
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
The Science of Scent, Part Two: The Benefits of Scentwork and How to Introduce It at Home
In part one of this blog, I looked at the science of scent and what the canine nose knows. If you missed it, you can read it here:...
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Emily Savage
- Sep 19, 2022
- 6 min
The Science of Scent: Part One
As the guardian of two scent hounds, I have developed a love and, indeed, an absolute fascination for nosework. Scent detection and...
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Emily Savage
- Jul 31, 2022
- 5 min
Canine Emotional Shutdown
In this blog I am going to take a look at emotional shutdown in dogs. It is a sad topic, but one which really is not talked about enough....
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Emily Savage
- Jul 17, 2022
- 5 min
The Importance Of Choice And Consent/ The Trials And Tribulations Of Trigger!
Providing opportunities to make choices is essential for building confidence and resilience, as well as helping our dogs feel in control...
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Emily Savage
- Jul 10, 2022
- 6 min
Why We Should Be Grateful For The Growl
Being on the receiving end of growling is no fun, and can actually be quite a scary experience, even when it is our own dogs doing the...
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Emily Savage
- Jun 14, 2022
- 7 min
Is Your Dog A Polite Playmate, Or A Pain In The Posterior?
Play behaviours cause a fair bit of confusion amongst dog guardians, and it is quite a complex topic, indeed! In this blog, we will...
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Emily Savage
- May 11, 2022
- 7 min
Empathy and Irony
As We Move Away from the Operant, Towards a More Empathic Approach, Are We Fulfilling the Emotional Needs of Our Dogs? In recent times,...
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Emily Savage
- Apr 7, 2022
- 7 min
Why The “Nothing In Life Is Free” Protocol Has No Place In Modern Day Dog Training.
In my recent blog entitled “Are We Failing Our Fearful Dogs In How We Feed Them,” I wrote about a Facebook campaign from a well-known...
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Emily Savage
- Mar 30, 2022
- 7 min
Are We Failing Our Fearful Dogs In How We Feed Them?
Before you read any further, I would like to make it clear that this blog discusses a specific campaign which is being promoted by a...
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Emily Savage
- Mar 16, 2022
- 6 min
The Science Of Stress, Part Two: Spotting The Signs.
In part one of this blog, we looked into the science of stress in order to gain a better understanding of the physical and emotional...
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Emily Savage
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
CBD Products For Canine Anxiety: What Does The Science Say?
The topic of medication versus "natural" products for the treatment of canine anxiety is something which often crops up in online dog...
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Emily Savage
- Mar 5, 2022
- 8 min
The Science of Stress: Part One
This is a subject which all dog guardians should familiarise themselves with because there will always be events that crop up which your...
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Emily Savage
- Mar 1, 2022
- 7 min
Part Two: Common Mistakes When Counterconditioning; Let’s Supercharge Your Skills!
In part one of this blog, we explored the art of counterconditioning and the science behind this important, yet widely misunderstood...
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Emily Savage
- Feb 26, 2022
- 7 min
Part One: A Guide to Counterconditioning; It's Both Magic and Science!
Counterconditioning is a wonderful skill to learn, as it can make a tremendous difference to our shy and sensitive dogs. In fact, if it...
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Emily Savage
- Feb 16, 2022
- 6 min
Safety First! Five Ways To Help Your Dog Feel Safe.
The most important thing that we can do for our dogs is to ensure that they feel safe, with the emphasis placed on feeling safe, as...
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Emily Savage
- Jan 25, 2022
- 7 min
Walkies Wear: What the Science Says
When you look into buying equipment for your dog to wear during exercise, it can be quite overwhelming due to the vast market for...
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Emily Savage
- Jan 16, 2022
- 6 min
Muzzling Up! Essential Equipment, Or Unnecessary Evil?
What are your thoughts on the use of muzzles? Have you trained your dog to wear one, or has the need never arisen? How do you feel when...
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Emily Savage
- Jan 6, 2022
- 5 min
Hand-feeding Fearful Dogs: Fool-Proof or Faux Pas?
Is hand-feeding a scared dog beneficial to him and a sure-fire way to build trust and achieve connection? Or, could it possibly backfire...
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