Category Archives: Becoming Dog Savvy

Articles written to help people have a greater awareness of dogs’ and how to interact with them for a more successful relationship.

Human Behaviour

You may wonder why I would be writing about human behaviour on a dog training blog. Our behaviour actually impacts on our dogs more than most people would think, the way you behave around your dog and other dogs can … Continue reading

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Dog Training And Expectations

Some years ago a middle-aged woman came to see me with her one year old Kelpie, this lady was feeling overwhelmed by her dog. I asked her to write down what she expected and wanted from her relationship with her … Continue reading

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Raw Food Diet

When Ben was diagnosed with Epilepsy I tried as best I could to eliminate as many unknown additives and chemicals from his life. One of the choices I made was to start feeding Ben a raw food diet, I felt … Continue reading

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Dog Fights

If you are out often enough with your dog you will at some time either witness a dog fight or your dog will be involved in one. There are varying levels of fights, I am using the term ‘fight’ to … Continue reading

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Choosing The Right Dog Breed

We are spoiled for choice with regard to dog breeds, small dogs, big dogs, hairless dog, hairy dogs, non-shedding dogs, and this is just with respect to how a dog looks. Personality characteristics also vary, from extremely outgoing to cat-like … Continue reading

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