Dog Behaviour Fear and Anxiety

Tips For Multi-Dog Households in Conflict   Fights between household dogs are serious. Management, structure, and clear communication can reduce stress and prevent escalation while you work toward a longer-term solution.   Immediate Priorities After a Fight   Separate the dogs immediately and house them apart. Use baby gates, crates, or rotate rooms to keep them physically separated at all times.   Do not reintroduce them casually or let them “work it out”—this often worsens

By taking the time to understand why your dog behaves the way they do, you can build a stronger, more trusting bond with your canine companion—one based on patience, empathy, and consistent guidance

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A sweet little dog receiving a gentle chin scratch. Dogs are incredibly perceptive creatures, attuned to the smallest cues and signals...

Fearful dog shut down during scatter feeding. Working with fearful dogs to build confidence is a passion of ours at #CareyTrainsMe. Our...

When it comes to dogs with separation anxiety, this approach may not be the most suitable solution.

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Stop over-exsercising your dog to manage anxiety and behaviour.

Fearful dog peaking around brick corner wall. Bringing home a new puppy or new dog is an exciting and joyful experience, but it's essential to remember that puppies, like humans, can experience fear and anxiety. Recognizing signs of fear in your puppy is crucial for their well-being and your relationship with them. In this blog, we'll explore ten common signs that indicate your puppy is fearful and provide tips on how to help them overcome their anxieties. Trembling or Shiver

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New rescue dogs may have experienced trauma or stress in their previous homes and may need time to adjust to their new surroundings.

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise when it comes to promoting happy hormones in dogs.

Proper training provides numerous benefits for both the dog and the owner. It creates an understanding between two beings who do not speak t

One of the most important reasons for providing canine enrichment is to prevent boredom and reduce the risk of behavioural problems.

Mastiff mix Memphis the dog using her nose for nose work and loving it. Dogs have an incredibly acute sense of smell compared to humans. The part of a dog's brain responsible for processing olfactory information is up to 40 times larger than the same part in a human brain. This means that dogs have a much greater ability to distinguish and process different scents. Dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, while humans only have around 6 million. This a

Tyson practicing high five and patty cake during his board and train program. Positive reinforcement is a type of dog training that focuses on rewarding good behaviour and reinforcing it with a treat, praise, or other positive reinforcement. The techniques used in positive reinforcement training are based on the principle that dogs are more likely to repeat rewarded behaviours. Here are a few positive reinforcement techniques that can be used for dog training: Food: Treats or

If your dog is spooked and starts to run backwards - go in the same direction as your dog to avoid them slipping out of their harness.

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Jack the Jack Russell loving puzzle games on a cold stormy day. Canine Enrichment activities can make your dog’s life more rewarding. The most rewarding enrichment activities are instinctual activities that they would do in nature like seeking and finding, digging, and solving puzzles and challenges with a positive outcome like food or more play. During your dog's board and train program, we use Canine Enrichment daily. Table of Contents Why Are Canine Enrichment Activities S