Trailie Paws For Thought

Promoting a thoughtful approach to guardianship of fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs.

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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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Part Two: Common Mistakes When Counterconditioning; Let’s Supercharge Your Skills!

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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Part One: A Guide to Counterconditioning; It's Both Magic and Science!

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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Safety First! Five Ways To Help Your Dog Feel Safe.

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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Muzzling Up! Essential Equipment, Or Unnecessary Evil?

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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Hand-feeding Fearful Dogs: Fool-Proof or Faux Pas?

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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