top of page

"Training your dog with kindess"


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.
Search


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Aversive Training, why is it bad for my dog ?
What is Aversive based training methods and why they are .... well.... Aversive Unfortunately in dog training and behaviour there is no...
68 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Apr 7, 20214 min read
What if my dog bites someone ?
A great, informative article kindly written for my blog by Chris Salmon Director of Quittance Legal Services about the law around dog...
122 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Jan 17, 20213 min read
The Crate Debate
To crate or not to crate ? During my lifetime of owning dogs and indeed during my time studying and working with behaviour, crating has...
132 views2 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Let's Learn 'Focus !'
This is a fun game to help teach your dog to focus on you no matter what the temptation ! Make sure you have a few tasty treats in your...
84 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Dec 8, 20202 min read
IT'S CHRISTMAS !! :)
Here is my lovely lot doing their best Christmas poses !! Although Christmas will be a quieter affair all round this year there are...
22 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Oct 5, 20201 min read
A Behaviourist's Role ....
I'm lucky I know,,,,I love my job ! I love helping dogs and their people ! But being a Behaviourist isn't about 'fixing' dogs and sadly I...
47 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Aug 25, 20201 min read
More 'Freework !'
Some more Freework with Cleo :) Mix things up ! Use different activites each time and use different areas of the house or even out in the...
24 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Aug 25, 20201 min read
'Freework !'
Freework is great for your dog's ! It is another form of enrichment :) This is my boy Max enjoying some freework ...This gives him the...
22 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Start Button Behaviours
This is a short video showing Start Button Behaviours in Training to go with my ebook on the Free Resources page Notice how the Start...
40 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Giving your dog choices !
A short video example of choices in training to go alongside my ebook on the Free Resources page Notice in the video Cleo is asked if she...
7 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
May 5, 20202 min read
Enrichment Fun !
Enrichment games are brilliant for dogs ! They provide stimulation without over arousal, encourage thinking and problem solving, help...
33 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Lets Learn 'Recall' Game 1 !'
How to be the main focus of your dog when out and about and make recall fun ! The aim of this game is to make coming back to you fun ! No...
37 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Apr 23, 20202 min read
Lets learn 'Loose lead walking !'
How to teach your dog to walk nicely to heel with a loose lead and a great focus on you ! CLEO HAS ALREADY LEARNED HOW TO WALK AT MY SIDE...
51 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Apr 11, 20201 min read
Let's learn 'On lead leave it !'
This is a great game to teach your dog to stay engaged with you whilst out and about and when there are distractions 1. Have your dog on...
37 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Apr 4, 20201 min read
Lets learn 'Its your Choice'
This is a great game to play with your dog, it will help with focus, impulse control and teaching your dog to make great choices ! 1. You...
33 views0 comments


Calm Canines Wiltshire
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Lets learn Touch !
Today's enrichment learning game, Touch ! This is a great game to teach your dog, that can be used to manoeuvre your dog around without...
58 views0 comments
dog training services near me , pet sitting services , puppy walks
bottom of page