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October 15, 2025

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Preventing adult resource guarding by addressing stealing correctly in puppies

Resource guarding, the suite of behaviours a dog uses to retain access to valued items such as food, toys or resting places is a common, evolutionarily grounded response. Left unchecked, early possessive behaviours (for example, a puppy repeatedly stealing items and then guarding them) can crystallise into persistent adult guarding that risks welfare and safety for dog and household alike.

March 14, 2025

Published by Katey Aldred

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Understanding accredited and certified animal behaviourists and trainers

When seeking professional assistance for animal behaviour and training, it is crucial to understand the distinctions between different roles and qualifications. Not all individuals offering services in this field are accredited or certified or adhere to ethical and scientifically backed methodologies.

January 10, 2024

Published by Katey Aldred

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Toilet Training Puppies: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcoming a furry bundle of joy into your home is an exciting experience, but it comes with its share of challenges, especially when it comes to toilet training. Puppies, like toddlers, need guidance and patience to learn where and when it's appropriate to do their business. With a bit of consistency, positive reinforcement, and understanding, you and your pup can navigate this stage successfully. Every puppy is different, the length of time it takes to train varies from pup to pup.

February 16, 2023

Published by Katey Aldred

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Increase Your Dog’s Engagement

Engagement with your dog is one of the most useful tools you need for any aspect of the dog-owner relationship. It is the base for everything that follows, bond, trust and achieving those training goals. The training goals you have will vary hugely depending on your level of requirement from pet owner to training enthusiast, working dog owner or dog professional. Everyone needs engagement to get to where they need to be.

January 30, 2021

Published by Katey Aldred

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Puppy Development

Many owners are under the belief that socialisation simply means exposing their new puppies to other puppies and dogs. This is an over simplification of a complex process which can lead to issues with temperament as an adult dog. There are many developmental phases for a puppy which start before they are even born. Every experience they encounter will shape the dog they turn into. Some behaviour issues are even influenced by the approach of the breeder.