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Some dogs need space – dog to dog reactivity

Some dogs need space

If your dogs is friendly towards other dogs and like to greet them enthusiastically this post is for you – some dogs need space from your dog. AND If your dog is sometimes reactive towards other dogs this post is

Alison Campbell June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Training dogs, Uncategorized, Walking a dog Keep reading

My very best dog toys

best dog toys

After thousands of hours spent watching hundreds of dogs play and interact with me, each other and a huge range of toys, a few of these stand out as worthy of a place on my list of the very best

Alison Campbell May 7, 2016April 10, 2025 Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized Keep reading

Separation anxiety in dogs (2)

Separation anxiety in dogs

In the first half of Separation Anxiety in Dogs, we looked at why some dogs struggle with being left on their own, and what signs indicate that your dog might be suffering stress in your absence. This article looks at

Alison Campbell April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Training dogs, Uncategorized Keep reading

Separation anxiety in dogs

Separation anxiety in dogs

Before I begin to write about separation anxiety, I would like to start by pointing out that every dog is an individual, and while the principles outlined here will apply to a greater or lesser degree, only you know your

Alison Campbell March 13, 2016March 28, 2016 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Uncategorized Keep reading

The use of carbohydrate in dog food

The use of carbohydrate in dog food

Carbohydrate in dog food Which carbohydrate foods are best suited for dogs? Should dogs eat wheat? Can dogs digest corn? Should dogs eat grains at all? Lets try to answer these questions by taking a closer look at carbohydrate in

Alison Campbell February 6, 2016March 28, 2016 Dog care, Feeding a dog, Uncategorized Keep reading

Dog walking – whose walk is it anyway?

Dog walking – whose walk is it anyway?

Dog walking Some of my happiest childhood memories involve dog walking. In those days it was multiples of shelties around the village where I grew up. Then, as a young adult, I walked with Patch, my rescued border collie with

Alison Campbell February 2, 2016April 26, 2019 Dog behaviour, Gentle Steps Dog Care, Uncategorized, Walking a dog Keep reading

How to train a dog

How to train your dog. Teach him to look to you for instruction.

How to train a dog  – part 1 So, how do we train a dog? How do we help him to learn? A dog is a relatively straightforward creature whose behaviour is driven almost entirely by instinct, seeking rewarding experiences

Alison Campbell January 20, 2016February 9, 2025 Dog behaviour, Uncategorized Keep reading

Why do dogs need toys?

Why do dogs need toys?

Why do dogs need toys? Most people that I know, who own a dog, consider their canine companion to be part of the family, and Christmas means presents for dogs, just as surely as it does gifts for children! So

Alison Campbell December 6, 2015March 29, 2016 Dog behaviour, Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized Keep reading

The use of meat in dog food

meat in dog food

The use of meat in dog food Dogs are non-obligate carnivores, rather than omnivores, which means their teeth, digestion, enzymes etc are primarily that of a carnivore, but they have adapted to cope with small amounts of vegetable and grains. Nevertheless it

Alison Campbell November 28, 2015March 31, 2016 Dog care, Feeding a dog, Uncategorized Keep reading

Dog walking in the dark – how to stay safe and visible

dog walking in the dark

We’re still a few weeks away from the shortest day of the year, but dog walking in the dark has once again become a reality for most of us. It’s easy to be overly confident, even blasé, but the reality is that pretty much

Alison Campbell November 20, 2015May 17, 2016 Dog care, Dog equipment, Uncategorized, Walking a dog Keep reading
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