My RSS Feedhttp://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/index.htmlHot News!ennickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukCopyright 2010 Nick Jones2010-06-16T00:58:38-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:01:53 -0500A guide to introducing your dog to a new cratenickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukTools of the trade2010-06-16T00:58:38-04:00http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/b322354db55879efd4877d88a374aa5b-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/b322354db55879efd4877d88a374aa5b-16.html#unique-entry-id-16If used correctly your new dog crate will become a much-loved den for your dog, incorrectly used they can encourage neglect and lack of training in a lazy or negligent owner.

The main value of a crate is in providing your dog or young puppy with a safe place to rest and to encourage house training particularly overnight. A crate can create a cosy den for any dog to enjoy but there are dos and don’ts of which to be aware.]]>Introducing a muzzle to a dognickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukTools of the trade2010-05-26T15:53:13-04:00http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/b510ea0c81f81a2f8eebbc0529052a3e-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/b510ea0c81f81a2f8eebbc0529052a3e-15.html#unique-entry-id-15It is vital that your dog perceives the muzzle as a positive experience. Quite often the dog’s first encounter with a muzzle is in a stressful and fearful situation, such as the vets because the dog may become aggressive or difficult to handle because of fear, panic, or injury.]]>Introducing the dog to your babynickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukLifestyles2010-01-24T22:45:31-05:00http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/fc2382337548f2d5567266961cf839f3-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/fc2382337548f2d5567266961cf839f3-13.html#unique-entry-id-13Preparations should begin months before the baby arrives. If your dog does not know how to sit, stay, lie down, or come when called, it should be taught to do so.

]]>The use of food for trainingnickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukYour dog and food2010-05-16T18:44:30-04:00http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/47b1a588139e7e0da16322c9542e0739-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/47b1a588139e7e0da16322c9542e0739-12.html#unique-entry-id-12I am constantly surprised at how people are concerned when using food to reward a dog for desirable behaviour.
I hear terms such as 'Bribery' and 'Corruption'. It's neither!

]]>How to greet Your dognickjones@alphadogbehaviour.co.ukDog behaviour2010-01-20T12:27:11-05:00http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/67fcc55e24c881b3cfbcf2076ac2f3fa-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk/dogarticles_files/67fcc55e24c881b3cfbcf2076ac2f3fa-11.html#unique-entry-id-11This is an interesting area to look at and address, as I am frequently asked this. In my work as a dog behaviourist, I see simple over exuberance right through to a standard poodle that I remember leapt on my back with all four feet (at the same time!) as if in a circus show as I walked along the hallway into the lounge… I very nearly fell forward on my face!

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