‘There are no bad dogs, only bad owners’
‘There are no bad dogs, only bad owners’ is a phrase I encounter all too frequently. It’s perfectly well-meaning, but lacks nuance and serves to drive a culture of owner-blaming, which does little to actually resolve problematic behaviours when they arise. In this blog, I am going to break down this phrase and discuss the […]
How to prevent resource guarding in your dog
When I got my first puppy aged thirteen, we borrowed a book on dog training from the local library. I read it cover to cover, determined to train my bubbly, squeaky little border terrier myself. We didn’t attend classes or employ a dog trainer, we just muddled through at home – and looking back, I […]