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EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL TIGHTEN HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FRIGHTEN
Something I come across regularly in the R+ community on social media is recommendations for the 2 Hounds Freedom harness, and I have...
Emily Savage
May 19, 20244 min read
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NEED-TO-KNOW KNOWLEDGE OF THE NECK!
DID YOU KNOW? The canine neck contains very delicate structures, including the thyroid gland, mandibular gland, trachea, oesophagus,...
Emily Savage
May 19, 20245 min read
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BEWARE THE ALLURE OF APPEALING ADVERTISING!
I have noticed just recently that there is a huge increase in adverts in my Facebook feed which feature some gimmick or other, making...
Emily Savage
May 19, 20242 min read
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WHY WE SHOULD DO AWAY WITH DOMINANCE THEORY
Dominance/Alpha theory is one of the biggest myths, and probably the most damaging, in the dog training industry. It continues to be...
Emily Savage
May 18, 20243 min read
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IS YOUR DOG "STUBBORN" OR STRUGGLING?
It is all too easy to describe our dogs as stubborn when we are feeling frustrated that they don't seem to be listening to us, or aren't...
Emily Savage
May 18, 20242 min read
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MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS: HARNESSES TEACH DOGS TO PULL (NO, THEY DON’T!)
When requests for harness recommendations crop up online, you can bet your bottom dollar that someone will say that putting your dog in a...
Emily Savage
May 18, 20242 min read
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WALKIES: ENJOYABLE AND ENRICHING, OR STRUGGLE AND STRIFE?
When we bring home a new dog, regardless of his history, he's going to need time to settle in and learn to feel safe before we expand his...
Emily Savage
May 18, 20244 min read
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THE FALLOUT OF INVISIBLE FENCES
I'm really saddened to repeatedly come across posts complaining of unwanted, "problem behaviours," only to discover that the dog in...
Emily Savage
May 18, 20243 min read
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FEARFUL FACTS: SOME DOS AND DON'TS!
When tackling an existing fear of something, it is often thought that exposure alone is sufficient to help our dogs get used to...
Emily Savage
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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MANAGEMENT MATTERS
I frequently come across a multitude of questions and queries from people seeking help with training their fearful dogs to do or not do...
Emily Savage
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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TRIGGER AVOIDANCE TACTICS - LEARN TO MOVE LIKE TOM CRUISE!
An excellent Facebook post was recently shared which dealt with a piece of advice which is commonly given: to ask your dog to sit when...
Emily Savage
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER IN DOGS: DOES IT EXIST?
This is a fascinating topic which is seldom discussed and written about, so I decided to do some research and attempt to present in one...
Emily Savage
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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THE PERILS OF PUNISHMENT
This blog post has come about following comments made and advice given on a welfare page for hounds. A lady was really struggling with a...
Emily Savage
Aug 8, 20234 min read
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CANINE ANXIETY: SCIENCE VERSUS STIGMA
Something I see regularly on social media is requests for advice and opinions on over-the-counter remedies and supplements for canine...
Emily Savage
Jul 18, 20236 min read
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THE 3-3-3 RULE: HELP OR HINDRANCE?
Lulled into a false sense of security, I was happily thinking, “I haven’t seen any mention of the 3-3-3 rule for a while,” when, lo and...
Emily Savage
Jun 30, 20234 min read
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Eight Tips For Tackling Canine Behaviour Change
When we witness a sudden change of behaviour in our dogs, or they become anxious for no apparent reason, it can be really concerning. We...
Emily Savage
May 2, 20237 min read
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THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF TRIGGER STACKING!
Do you ever have one of those days where things just seem to go wrong at every opportunity, and by the time you finish for the day, you...
Emily Savage
Apr 9, 20234 min read
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How To Help Your Hound Be Happy In Harness!
Despite the overwhelming amount of information, advice and opinions out there regarding walking equipment, something which is rarely...
Emily Savage
Apr 1, 20236 min read
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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...
Emily Savage
Jan 29, 20238 min read
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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,...
Emily Savage
Dec 20, 20226 min read
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