The Connection between Pain and Behaviour
Imagine you have toothache and have to continue your daily routine. You'd probably struggle to complete your usual daily tasks and may...
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Behaviour Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I share a wealth of training tips, my personal thoughts, and an array of resources dedicated to the ever-evolving field of Canine Behaviour. As our understanding of dogs' behaviour continually expands, I'm here to provide you with the latest insights through videos and posts.
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Does your dog like being picked up ?
We've all done it .. wanted to pick up our puppy, little dog or even our big dog ! But should we ? Let's have a look at the reasons why...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Help! My dog is hyper !
This is something I hear - a lot ! It's a big problem, and can be the cause of dogs ending up in rescue, but, there are ways to help your...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Group walking/doggy daycare - Do dogs enjoy them?
'I want my dog to be sociable' 'My dog loves going out with doggy friends' 'He comes back tired but happy' 'He plays all day long' These...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Why saying 'No!' to your dog is useless.
Humans seem to love telling their dogs 'No!' 'No, don't jump up!' 'No, don't sit on the couch!' 'No, don't run out the door!' 'No, don't...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Feb 20
- 4 min
Adopting a foreign rescue - Are street dogs different?
So, you're considering a foreign rescue. You want to give a street dog a secure home, love and a family. This is an admirable and kind...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Feb 6
- 3 min
The art of dog walking - A guide to successful walks
I was out with my dog Bailey today and we were enjoying some quiet time in the field, he was having a great time chasing a ball and...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Adopting a rescue dog? Tips for settling in and promoting a great start.
Firstly, congratulations on deciding to adopt a rescue, whether that be from a rehoming centre, from a home or from abroad. Taking on a...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Common training mistakes.
Guide to Avoiding Mistakes in Training Embarking on the journey of dog training is both rewarding and challenging. However, several...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Muzzle Training Tips
How do I teach my dog to wear a muzzle? Muzzle training (especially for XL bully breeds with specific regulations in the UK) is a crucial...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Dec 23, 2023
- 3 min
Dog Behaviour: Barking 101
A guide to managing excessive barking. Barking acts as one of the most common forms of communication for our canine companions. Dogs bark...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jul 7, 2023
- 2 min
Dog Behaviourist : Keeping your dog cool in hot weather
As the temperature rises it's important to take care of our dogs and make sure they stay safe and comfortable in the heat. Dogs can be...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1 min
Pattern games for dogs
Side to Side Pattern game Pattern games are a great, fun training tool for dogs who suffer from anxiety, reactivity, focusing, and...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Mar 31, 2023
- 2 min
Pattern games for dogs
Superbowl Pattern game Pattern games are great for helping dogs who struggle with focus, engagement, hyperactivity, reactivity and...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Mar 11, 2023
- 2 min
Playtime! Is my dog really having fun?
It can be hard to know if your dog is playing and happy or if things are getting a little tense. So how can you tell if your dog is...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Mar 5, 2023
- 2 min
The value of 'Sit!'
So I've been thinking about our dogs... Nothing new there....I'm always thinking about dogs :) I was out walking my two little dogs today...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jan 28, 2023
- 2 min
Love the dog in front of you
I was emptying my kitchen bin today (yes, I should have done it yesterday instead of cramming more in), but it really got me thinking...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- May 30, 2022
- 3 min
Why doesn't my dog come when called?
The secrets to a reliable recall Did you have a perfect recall and now you're struggling to get your dog back? There are lots of ways to...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
Obedience, does your dog need it and to what extent ? Re-thinking Obedience...
Obedience What does it mean to you ? Do you often look at other peoples well behaved and compliant dogs and wish yours was 'just like...
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Calm Canines Wiltshire
- Jun 13, 2021
- 3 min
The Freedom of choice, letting your dog have his say
Giving our dogs choice and the ability to give or deny consent Animals thrive through being able to make choices, just as we, as humans...
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