Socialization
Why proper socialization is important for dogs. Even a perfect education or training of the dog is of no use and sooner or later leads to a catastrophe, if this …
Training
A pack full of dogs
Handling and training of a pack full of dogs. The pack in the nature, problems with new arrivals and separations, training and feeding. The structures within a pack of dogs …
Behaviour shaping with the clicker
Behaviour shaping of dogs using the ‘clicker’ and other tools. Techniques for shaping the dog’s behaviour The use of punishment and negative reinforcement can exacerbate a dog’s problems, increase its …
Unwanted behaviour
What is unwanted behaviour, and what causes it ? Unwanted behaviour of the dog Assessment of undesirable behaviour What is ‘bad’ or ‘undesirable’ behaviour in a dog ? Bad or …
Development stages of puppies
Developmental stages of puppies, getting used to the big wide world and socialization. Especially when you want to adopt a rescue puppy, there is often not much background information about …
Hunting instinct
Why the hunting instinct causes some of our domestic dogs to run away uncontrollably. The hunting instinct, its origin, the effects on the dog’s behavior and countermeasures. Hunting instinct Dogs …
Attachments
Attachment is the bond between dog and owner. Attachments Attachments can be understood simply as the bond and relationship that the owner has with his dog. Although the term ‘attachment’ …
Children and dogs
Children and dogs – the children’s game. Here to Part I: The Family dog. Natural behaviors Some behaviors are so important to the survival of the canine species that they …
Towing line
Use and application of a long towing line for training, hunting and walking. The towing, field or sweat leash and what to look for and which lines are suitable. The …
Dominance
Dominance to clarify the order of precedence in the mixed human-dog pack. The importance of dominance in the relationship with the dog. Dominance with dogs The word ‘dominance’ and in …