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When Puppies Have a Difficult Start in Life
When dogs are puppies, infants of the canine species, we should ensure they are nurtured. That we surround them with love and safety. They will pass this period feeling safe and protected, allowing the puppy to develop without worry.
Dog Breeds
Trainers and behaviour consultants, should know the type of dog they have in front and what kind of tasks the dog was originally bred for. We must have information about breeds, study them and understand their purpose.
Puppies and Smiling Leash Walks
Smiling Leash walks is something that we can do with puppies. We want to share some ideas and tips to make them really enjoyable. Who doesn’t love seeing happy puppies playing and enjoying life? A Smiling Leash can help you achieve this.
Blu, the Goats and Choosing What Happens Next
Using a long smiling leash can help us is challenging situations. Blu is an Australian cattle dog and in this video he uses it to its full potential, while observing livestock.
Give Me a Moment
When our dogs stop to observe during the walk, we should give them a moment. We may not think about it, but dogs need time to process all the information that arrives via their senses and time to make decisions about what to do with it.
Adopting a Dog: How To Start Off On The Right Foot
When dogs come into our home suffering from a lot of stress, is not simple to take care of all of their needs. Building life skills to be able to cope with the world around you takes a lot of time and patience in some cases.
Observing is Learning
When we give our dogs time to observe and notice things that are happening around them, they make sense of the environment, they process all the information that the senses provide, and they are able to learn from the experience.
Treat Searches
This is a simple, but wonderful nose game for any dog. It’s fun, calming and easy to prepare. All you need is a heaped handful of small, tasty treats.
Muddy Walks Are Important
Read about how many senses are being stimulated in a muddy walk and why is this so important?
Layka is enjoying this walk a lot. A walk full of sensory information that it is not only fun but a very important part of the dogs' sensory life..
Pleasant introductions
For many dogs guests visits can be challenging, so, it's crucial that the relationship between the dog and new people start off on a pleasant note. How can Smiling Leash walks help? Find out in this article.
It’s OK to skip a walk
Walks are an important part of a dog's life but it is not necessary to take a walk every single day. Many of us may feel like we are failing our dogs if we skip a daily walk, but it may be just the opposite. Find out more.
Feeling Safe
What are the main pillars for us and our dogs well-being? Read about security and how it is something we all need to function well and cope with life's challenges. Our dogs' sense of safety depends on us in many ways., what can we do to improve it?
Social Walks
Dogs are highly social - but how can we help them have quality time with other dogs and ensure the experience is enjoyable?
Enriched environments
Do you know how an enriched environment can help your dog? Explore with us this activity and its effects on the brain and the self confidence of the individual.
What is a sensory trail?
Sensory trails are a very good way to engage all the senses for our dogs. Read more to learn about them and how you can enrich your dog’s life.
Video interview with Turid Rugaas
Video interview with Turid Rugaas - an internationally acclaimed dog trainer from Norway, author of "On Talking Terms With Dogs".