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Calming Signals in Dogs: Understanding Your Dog’s Language
When we talk about dogs communicating, most people think of barking, whining or growling. These are certainly part of how dogs express...

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Sep 176 min read


Understanding the Canine Brain Language for Better Training and Connection
When it comes to training dogs, there’s something we often forget. We’re speaking human. They’re speaking dog. And in between, there’s a...

Paws Academy
Aug 296 min read


Why Do Dogs Sniff Where Other Dogs Have Peed?
If you’ve ever found yourself waiting on a footpath or in a muddy park while your dog investigates a patch of grass like it holds the...

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Aug 166 min read


What Is Signalling in Dog Training and Why It Matters
If your dog seems to ignore you, it might be the way you're asking. When we talk about dog training, most of us think about rewards,...

Paws Academy
Aug 156 min read


Top Six Puppy Training Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Getting a puppy is a mix of joy, exhaustion and an endless stream of questions. Everyone you know has a tip or a story, and a quick...

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Aug 146 min read


Why Does My Dog Lick My Face and What It Really Means
You have just settled in after a long day, feet up, cuppa in hand, and before you can even exhale, your dog is launching a full-on tongue...

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Aug 36 min read


What Is Emotional Contagion in Dogs and Why It Matters
If you’ve ever come home from a long, stressful day and noticed your dog acting unsettled or unusually clingy, you might be experiencing...

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Jul 316 min read


Why Does My Dog Roll on Toys and What It Really Means
You have probably seen it before. Your dog picks up a toy, sniffs it for a second, then flops right onto it like it is their favourite...

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Jul 126 min read


Does My Dog Understand When I Say I Love Them? What Science, Training and Daily Life Tell Us
There’s something deeply personal about locking eyes with your dog and telling them you love them. It’s a moment full of meaning for us....

Paws Academy
Jun 175 min read


Your Dog Isn’t Stubborn, You’re Just Speaking the Wrong Language
Why Miscommunication, Not Disobedience, Is at the Root of Most Dog Training Challenges Let’s set the record straight, your dog isn’t being wilfully defiant. They aren’t “bold,” they’re not out to wreck your day, and they’re not giving you the cold shoulder just because they feel like it. More often than not, when your dog doesn’t respond the way you’d like them to, it’s because they don’t fully understand what’s being asked of them. It’s not about dominance or disobedience. I

Paws Academy
May 164 min read
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