The crate debate: To crate or not to crate your dog
June 15, 2024Why I am against crating I am personally very much against crates, with the exception of if a dog has…
What should you look for in a pet care service?
June 14, 2024Here at Mutty Professor, we are passionate about providing top-notch pet care and enjoy working alongside others who share our…
Teaching people how to behave around your dog
June 11, 2024Pre-empting encounters It goes without saying, we can’t expect to go around giving everyone we meet instructions. The more you…
Roz’s equipment recommendations
June 11, 2024The H harness Not just any ol’ harness, but a nice H design (look down to your dog’s back and…
The importance of responsible dog interaction: “He only wants to play!”
June 11, 2024Understanding the issue It’s unlike me to complain publicly about dogs running up to on-lead dogs as I feel the…Getting your dogs routine right
June 11, 2024Assessing your dog's routine When I conduct a behaviour consultation or training session, I assess the dog’s life from all…How to use a long line safely
June 10, 2024Understanding long lines Whether your dog is in recall practice, has a high prey drive, needs reassurance, or is over-reactive…
How to stop your dog jumping up at people during greetings
June 9, 2024Reframing the question The answer to stopping your dog from jumping up lies in rephrasing the question. It should be:…Should I feed my dog before their walk and should I ‘starve’ to train?
June 9, 2024Should you feed before or after your dog’s walk? Feeding before walks: Yes or no? My answer: Feed them before…
Tips for running with your dog
June 9, 2024Building up exercise gradually Exercise needs to be carefully built up, even for active dogs. Running at your pace may…Why isn’t my dog’s behaviour improving?
June 8, 2024The dog’s internal environment isn’t at optimum To support future learning, our dogs need to be: Your dog’s external environment…Choosing the right dog trainer: what to look for and what to avoid
June 7, 2024The unregulated dog training industry The dog training and behaviour industry is unregulated, which poses a significant welfare issue for…
