Choices and why you should let your dog be silly sometimes

Let your dog be silly sometimes!

how to survive a BBQ with your food loving dog. Or cat.

I was once owned by a cat who would steal food off your plate as you ate…don’t let this be you!

animal training, dog behaviour, pets, cat trainingKatie Scott-Dyer July 3, 2018barbecues, cats, dogs, settle, management, environment, behaviourComment

HOT DOGS AND NOT THE SORT YOU HAVE KETCHUP ON

The only hot dogs in cars should be the type you eat…

mental stimulation, things to avoid, cars, summerKatie Scott-Dyer June 28, 2018dogs, hotdogs, ketchup, hot weather, warm weather, summer adviceComment

critical thinking and why you should do it

Why so critical? Don’t believe everything you see…

ABA, behaviour analysis, critical thinking, human behaviourKatie Scott-Dyer June 5, 2018behaviourComment

HELP MY DOG CHASES MY CAT!

You can have harmony between your fur-god and your dog, it’s knowing what to do instead…!

animal training, animals, chase, calmKatie Scott-Dyer May 31, 2018dog training, dog behaviour, cat behaviour, cat training, chasingComment

Cat flap training

Our fur-gods may need a little help learning how to use their kitty door.

animal training, pets, trainingKatie Scott-Dyer May 23, 2018cats, kitten, cat flap, kitty door, training protocolComment

Trigger stacking and what it can mean for your pet

This tip talks about spoons, camels and triggers…

Katie Scott-Dyer May 17, 2018

what is the difference between training and behaviour?

Is it measurable and observable? Is it desired or learned?

behaviour analysis, animal training, ABA, animalsKatie Scott-Dyer May 9, 2018dogs, cats, horses, training, behaviourComment

Restraint and collar holds

It's their body and our responsibility to care for them physically and emotionally. So I like to teach my clients how to restrain their pets to help their pet understand they are safe …

How to stop your dog from pulling on the lead

Getting arms pulled out of their sockets is not all it’s cracked up to be!

HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG JUMPING UP ON people

Praise your pooch for obeying the laws of gravity…

best way to cure a hangover

Your pets still need you to care for them no matter what state you got into the night before...

behaviour analysis, relationships, pets, happinessKatie Scott-Dyer April 15, 2018hangover, cure, pets, horses, dogs, cats, riding, bikes, pet care, contentmentComment

toilet training puppies and dogs

A colleague of mine used to say ' If puppy has an accident in the house, get a rolled up newspaper, then hit yourself on the head with it saying "bad owner you should have watched the puppy better!"'

Puppy biting and mouthing

Teaching a bite inhibition during the critical sensitive socialisation period sets you AND puppy up too succeed, for life!

Enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs and pets

Enrichment won't make you rich financially, but could make you rich emotionally!

quick tip on animal training and behaviour

Wan tot know about your pets’ behaviour? Take a look at the other end of the lead. Or lead rope...

dog behaviour, pets, animals, human psychologyKatie Scott-Dyer March 27, 2018pets, dogs, cats, puppies, horses, rabbits, fish, birds, animal, training, lead, leash, behaviourComment

Chocolate v's real bunnies for Easter

Easter time can be full of frolics, laughter and the joys of Spring, yet can also be fraught with potential dangers for our pets...

animal training, easter, things to avoid, pets, chocolateKatie Scott-Dyer March 25, 2018pets, rabbits, horses, dogs, catsComment

Problem cat behaviour

Cat behaviour problems can led to psychological as well as physiological problems.

Treat bags and how to fill them

Bumbags - why are they called bumbags. What is their purpose and how should you fill them up?

animal trainingKatie Scott-Dyer February 20, 2018treats

Calling your dog to you

dog behaviour, clicker training, dog training, dog psychologyKatie Scott-Dyer January 30, 2018dog training, dog, dog behaviour, recallComment