Category Archives: Dog behaviour

Preventing resource guarding in dogs

Advice on how to prevent resource guarding in your pet dog By Laure-Anne Visele, May 2012. Resource guarding = defending prized objects Resource guarding is the technical word for the dog defending prized objects or places. It can be a chew toy, a rag, a sleeping place, whatever. Signs of (budding) resource guarding can range [...]
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Pitbull and the likes: off or on-leash?

A discussion on whether to have your Pit Bull off-leash By Laure-Anne Visele, March 2012 Allowing your pit-bull offleash? A client recently asked me how I felt about the opinion of some that she should never allow her Am Staff (aka Pit Bull, aka American Staffordshire Terrier) off-leash. This was my response: A balancing act [...]
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Teach your dog not to beg, step 1

Recommendation of a video on teaching your dog not to beg By Susan Garrett This video was recommended to me by fellow trainers for dogs who beg. Simple and effective. Enjoy! Comments I love to read your comments, so leave me your thoughts any time. I’d particularly like to hear from you if you: Have [...]
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The dog crate: cruel cage or comfy den

Recommendations on how to get your dog used to a crate By Laure-Anne Viselé, Feb 2012 Caging a dog? Over the past few years, the crate has become all the rage in dog training circles. It’s graduated from controversial to mainstream, even in the humane, positive dog training crowds. The idea is two-pronged: It takes [...]
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Getting your dog through Dutch New Years’ Eve

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands If you live in the Netherlands, you’ll know about the nightmare Dutch New Year’s Eve. And it’s not just one night, but it drags on for days before and after Dec 31. In the Netherlands, fireworks are only allowed one week a year, so they really go all out. Add [...]
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Dog training: traditional vs. modern theories

Academic essay comparing traditional and modern approaches in dog training By Laure-Anne Viselé, December 2010 Academic paper on traditional versus modern dog training theories I wrote this essay, Traditional vs modern dog training theories, as part of my canine psychology qualification. It compares the main traditional and modern approaches in dog training. If you are looking for solid, [...]
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Blimey, my dog’s barmy

Interview with English dog behaviourist Nick Jones By Laure-Anne Viselé, November 2010 This interview is part of my Dog Professionals Hall of fame, showcasing the dog professions in all their glory. Nick Jones: dog behaviourist Nick Jones is a well-established canine behaviourist. He is based in the UK. Should you ever get to speak to Nick, [...]
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Dogs: the Art of Intelligent Punishment

Article about punishment in dog training By Laure-Anne Viselé, November 2010 Punishing dogs: one of the stickiest issues in the dog world today. There are basically two teams: Team right: … will have you hang your dog by its collar for pulling on the leash (I am not kidding). Team left: … will ban you from their [...]
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Dog Separation Anxiety: A Treatment Protocol

Treatment protocol for dog separation anxiety. By Laure-Anne Viselé, October 2010 Tackling separation anxiety in dogs: a DIY approach A friend of mine asked me for remote advice on separation anxiety as she does not have a local behaviour therapist. Please find below the detailed DIY protocol I wrote for her. Feel free to use [...]
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From veterinary nurse to ground-breaking behaviour specialist

Review of seminar by dog behaviour therapist Angela Stockdale. By Laure-Anne Viselé, September 2010 Angela Stockdale: introduction I am just back from the Angela Stockdale 2-day workshop on dogs and emotions and itching to tell the world about it. Angela’s CV: From veterinary nurse to behaviour specialist Angela Stockdale is an ex-veterinary nurse from the UK. [...]
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