A New Dog Blog
Welcome to the Well Behaved Dogs blog posts.
As a dog behaviourist, I’m often asked questions about dog ownership during training sessions, or something occurs to me while I’m working with dogs and their owners. Often, while meeting a dog, or seeing some dogs interact or being triggered in some way, something will occur to me that I think might be of interest to a wider audience. Things like: How do I choose the right dog? What can I expect if I rescue a dog? Has the standard of breeding gone down during the two years of Covid? Sometimes I stumble across a book or a podcast that other people who are into dogs might enjoy. I want to use this blog to post my thoughts on things like these. I hope you find them useful.
Genetic Fulfilment in Dogs
Genetic Fulfilment in Dogs Different dogs have different needs. Why? Well, let’s put it like this:...
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The Lazy Way To Train Your Dog: My Top 5 Tips To Having A Relaxed Well Socialised Dog
The Lazy Way To Train Your Dog: My Top 5 Tips To Having A Relaxed Well Socialised Dog We’re all...
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The Unseen Heroes: A Guide to Livestock Guardian Dogs
What are they? In the bucolic landscapes where agriculture thrives, the symbiotic relationship...
Read MoreThe XL Bully Ban – Is this the best solution?
So the XL Bully ban is going ahead. Are we on the right track? The Government Position This is an easy political win for a beleaguered government. Whenever an XL story is reported in the press I read the comments as well as the...
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Dog Daddy – Is It Shocking Dog Abuse?
My thoughts on Dog Daddy, real name Augusto Deoliveira. There’s been a lot of online hate...
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Diet and Nutrition
I am often asked about what makes a good diet for a dog. This is a highly contentious topic; if...
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German Shepherd Dogs
I’ve wanted to write this piece for some time now, I grew up with German Shepherd Dogs and have a...
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Why Is This Command Important? – Part 2
In this second of 2 blogs, Nick looks at 4 more important dog commands and how best to teach them.
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Why Is This Command Important? – Part 1
If your dog is easy going and your life with them is perfect then congratulate yourself, and be happy that you have a unicorn. The rest of us need dog commands to make our lives easier.
Read MoreCrate Training
I’ve had a few people asking me about crate training recently. The question always goes along the lines of, “We tried putting food in the crate to make it a positive experience but when left alone the dog cried / paws at the door / barks. We heard we should let them cry it out, is that right?” – How can we make this a good experience?
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Why Does My Dog Eat My House? Destruction And How To Stop It
It’s no secret that dogs can be destructive. You get home from work to find the legs have been chewed off your coffee table. And while puppies are teething we know they bite and chew stuff, rarely their toys, more often chair legs, their bed, or us. But what if it continues into adulthood? What does that mean and how do we stop it?
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Cocker Spaniels and Their Cross Breed Cousins
Cockers are a dog I find myself working with reasonably frequently, so I thought it might be worth lifting the lid on this charismatic breed and their cross-breed cousins.
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Dogs And Covid
A lot of people got dogs during lockdown and the months following. Where did these dogs come from? What’s happening now people have gone back to work and what are the other effects, hidden and seen, of this surge in demand?
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How To Rescue A Dog – Part Two
In this post we look at the rehabilitation side of rescuing. In the minority of cases a rescue dog will need more than the basics and may develop some bad behaviours. Nick gives some practical advice on how to deal with reactivity and anxiety.
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How To Rescue A Dog – Part One
If you’re thinking of a rescue, HOW to rescue a dog is crucial. What should you do, and importantly, what should you NOT do? Nick’s blog has the answers.
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Travelling With Dogs
In this week’s blog I want to shine a light on travelling with dogs. Now that travel restrictions are easing there’s a pent-up demand to get away and a lot of people are planning to do that with their canine companions.
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Choosing The Right Dog
In this blog, Nick Battrick looks at what we should take into account when choosing a dog. He describes the dangers of not getting it right, how best we can ensure our lifestyles match the kind of dog we want, and ways we can help make sure our dog is the perfect companion we are looking for.
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