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Dogs Are Always Food Motivated – They Need It for Survival

Dogs Are Always Food Motivated – They Need It for Survival

by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Sep 21, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners

– It’s our role to figure out what works best in different situations! During the Pet Care Professional Certification Workshop, we were asked a question that we often hear, “How can I train a dog that isn’t food motivated?” At The DogSmith, we also encounter...
You CAN’T Reinforce Fear, But You CAN Help Take It Away.

You CAN’T Reinforce Fear, But You CAN Help Take It Away.

by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Sep 20, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners

Is your dog afraid of thunder and lightning? I have heard and seen people advising pet guardians to ignore their dogs when they are frightened.  They are warned that paying attention to the dog will make them worse and lead to the dog being more fearful in future....
Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Jan 25, 2022 | Pet Owners

Do you have a dog that pulls you along like a steam train pulling freight? If so, walks are probably pretty miserable for both of you. Walking nicely is a life skill that when missing can significantly and negatively impact the relationship you share with your dog and...
Help Keep Rover Safe – Food That May be Toxic to Pets

Help Keep Rover Safe – Food That May be Toxic to Pets

by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Dec 22, 2021 | Pet Owners | 0 comments

Knowing what is safe and unsafe for a pet to eat can be a complicated topic as while one dog may eat grapes and be fine, another may fall seriously ill and even die. My own dogs often eat avocados that fall from the trees in our garden. They do, however, always leave...
Stress Busting Tips for Humans and Pets!

Stress Busting Tips for Humans and Pets!

by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Oct 5, 2021 | Pet Owners | 0 comments

What is Stress? “Any intrinsic or extrinsic stimulus that evokes a biological response is known as stress” – Yaribeygi, H., Panahi, Y., Sahraei, H., Johnston, T. P., & Sahebkar, A. (2017) – so let’s be realistic, everyone has stress...
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