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Wellness

Give your dog a better life – top 10 tips

We all want to give our dog a better life. Dogs are a part of our family; we have deep connection with them and want…

Simone Tuten05/07/2022

Training

Gifts boisterous dogs give us – aka what have we learned

Sometimes we need a reminder. A reminder of the gifts boisterous dogs give us. A reminder just for those times when they do something and…

Simone Tuten20/12/2018

Training

How much exercise does your dog need?

You may have heard people say that “a good dog is a tired dog”. But how is this done safely? How much exercise does a…

Simone Tuten12/12/2018

Training

Can essential oils calm dogs

Essential oils are often used to help create a relaxing environment for people; but can they help calm dogs? Several dog training colleagues and dog…

Simone Tuten26/10/2018

Training

Top 3 Tips for Living with High Energy Dogs

As a teen I believed that exercising a hyperactive dog was the only way to live in peace with high energy dogs. This was a…

Simone Tuten14/10/2018

Body Language

Like that or not?

Do you pat or scratch your furry companion as a reward? Are you certain your pet enjoys the pat or scratch? Is there a way…

Simone Tuten24/11/2017

Learning Theory

Rats in Boxes – Operant Conditioning

Last post we talked about classical conditioning (remember the boys with the white rat and rabbit?). I also mentioned that animals can learn through operant…

Simone Tuten24/11/2017

Learning Theory

White Rats, Rabbits and Classical Conditioning

Confused about all the different methods of training out there? What does the science say? What is the best way to train? What do the…

Simone Tuten24/11/2017