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Calming Signals in Dogs: Understanding Your Dogâs 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 17, 20256 min read
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Understanding the Canine Brain Language for Better Training and Connection
When it comes to training dogs, thereâs something we often forget. Weâre speaking human. Theyâre speaking dog. And in between, thereâs a...

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Aug 29, 20256 min read
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Why Do Dogs Sniff Where Other Dogs Have Peed?
If youâve 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 16, 20256 min read
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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,...

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Aug 15, 20256 min read
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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 14, 20256 min read
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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 3, 20256 min read
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What Is Emotional Contagion in Dogs and Why It Matters
If youâve 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 31, 20256 min read
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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 12, 20256 min read
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Does My Dog Understand When I Say I Love Them? What Science, Training and Daily Life Tell Us
Thereâs something deeply personal about locking eyes with your dog and telling them you love them. Itâs a moment full of meaning for us....

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Jun 17, 20255 min read
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Your Dog Isnât Stubborn, Youâre Just Speaking the Wrong Language
Why Miscommunication, Not Disobedience, Is at the Root of Most Dog Training Challenges Letâs set the record straight, your dog isnât being wilfully defiant. They arenât âbold,â theyâre not out to wreck your day, and theyâre not giving you the cold shoulder just because they feel like it. More often than not, when your dog doesnât respond the way youâd like them to, itâs because they donât fully understand whatâs being asked of them. Itâs not about dominance or disobedience. I

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May 16, 20254 min read
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