At Dog Behaviour Clinic, we believe that education should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That dog training should be fear-free,...

Credentials vs. Competence: In the world of dog training and behaviour, having a certificate—or even completing a course—doesn’t...

One of the things that make dogs fascinating is how their senses work together. A dog doesn’t rely on smell instead of sight or...

At Dog Behaviour Clinic, we understand that behaviour and physical health are deeply connected. Unwanted behaviours can often be signs of...

In a world where dogs are celebrated as “man’s best friend,” it’s easy to assume that we are treating them as our companions. But if we...

When we think about raising a happy, polite dog, our focus is often on training and physical exercise. These can be important, but...

There’s a quiet wisdom that lives in the eyes of a dog. It’s not the wisdom of books, nor the strategic planning we prize in ourselves....

As our understanding of canine behaviour deepens, one thing becomes abundantly clear: humane training methods are not only more ethical...

Dogs bark in the car for a variety of reasons, usually tied to their emotions or environment. Here are some common causes: Excitement :...

Noise phobia in dogs can develop for a variety of reasons, and it’s usually a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological...

What Is a Sensitive Dog? A sensitive dog is one that responds more intensely to their environment, people, or experiences than the...

Dogs bring us a huge gift - of communication. "The golden gift is this: Intimately connected with his own emotions, the dog cannot lie....

Enrichment for our dogs seems to be the buzz word at the moment. In many ways, this is great news. We should be providing activities that...

During their lifetime, animals (including dogs) gather information from their experience with objects, individuals, events, and social...

As a companion to humans, the domestic dog is naturally interpreted from a human-centred perspective. When we anthropomorphise, we...

A common situation many dog owners face, on a daily basis, is their on lead dog being harassed or frightened by off lead dogs running...

Dogs are expected to tolerate so much unwanted behaviour from humans and other dogs these days! Society has high expectations of our dogs...

We frequently hear dogs labelled as hyperactive or that a dog is displaying over the top behaviours at times. These dogs may be over or...

Dogs, depending on their life stage, breed or mix, and personality, will have different needs for exercise, social interaction, and...

Dogs don’t have a say in choosing their owner/guardian but the person(s) they end up with will have a profound influence on their life....