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Emily Savage
Sep 19, 20224 min read
The Science of Scent, Part Two: The Benefits of Scentwork and How to Introduce It at Home
In part one of this blog, I looked at the science of scent and what the canine nose knows. If you missed it, you can read it here:...
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Emily Savage
Sep 19, 20226 min read
The Science of Scent: Part One
As the guardian of two scent hounds, I have developed a love and, indeed, an absolute fascination for nosework. Scent detection and...
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Emily Savage
Jul 31, 20225 min read
Canine Emotional Shutdown
In this blog I am going to take a look at emotional shutdown in dogs. It is a sad topic, but one which really is not talked about enough....
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Emily Savage
Jul 17, 20225 min read
The Importance Of Choice And Consent/ The Trials And Tribulations Of Trigger!
Providing opportunities to make choices is essential for building confidence and resilience, as well as helping our dogs feel in control...
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Emily Savage
Jul 10, 20226 min read
Why We Should Be Grateful For The Growl
Being on the receiving end of growling is no fun, and can actually be quite a scary experience, even when it is our own dogs doing the...
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Emily Savage
Jun 14, 20227 min read
Is Your Dog A Polite Playmate, Or A Pain In The Posterior?
Play behaviours cause a fair bit of confusion amongst dog guardians, and it is quite a complex topic, indeed! In this blog, we will...
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Emily Savage
May 11, 20227 min read
Empathy and Irony
As We Move Away from the Operant, Towards a More Empathic Approach, Are We Fulfilling the Emotional Needs of Our Dogs? In recent times,...
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Emily Savage
Apr 7, 20227 min read
Why The “Nothing In Life Is Free” Protocol Has No Place In Modern Day Dog Training.
In my recent blog entitled “Are We Failing Our Fearful Dogs In How We Feed Them,” I wrote about a Facebook campaign from a well-known...
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Emily Savage
Mar 30, 20227 min read
Are We Failing Our Fearful Dogs In How We Feed Them?
Before you read any further, I would like to make it clear that this blog discusses a specific campaign which is being promoted by a...
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Emily Savage
Mar 16, 20226 min read
The Science Of Stress, Part Two: Spotting The Signs.
In part one of this blog, we looked into the science of stress in order to gain a better understanding of the physical and emotional...
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Emily Savage
Mar 9, 20227 min read
CBD Products For Canine Anxiety: What Does The Science Say?
The topic of medication versus "natural" products for the treatment of canine anxiety is something which often crops up in online dog...
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Emily Savage
Mar 5, 20228 min read
The Science of Stress: Part One
This is a subject which all dog guardians should familiarise themselves with because there will always be events that crop up which your...
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Emily Savage
Mar 1, 20227 min read
Part Two: Common Mistakes When Counterconditioning; Let’s Supercharge Your Skills!
In part one of this blog, we explored the art of counterconditioning and the science behind this important, yet widely misunderstood...
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Emily Savage
Feb 26, 20227 min read
Part One: A Guide to Counterconditioning; It's Both Magic and Science!
Counterconditioning is a wonderful skill to learn, as it can make a tremendous difference to our shy and sensitive dogs. In fact, if it...
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Emily Savage
Feb 16, 20226 min read
Safety First! Five Ways To Help Your Dog Feel Safe.
The most important thing that we can do for our dogs is to ensure that they feel safe, with the emphasis placed on feeling safe, as...
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Emily Savage
Jan 25, 20227 min read
Walkies Wear: What the Science Says
When you look into buying equipment for your dog to wear during exercise, it can be quite overwhelming due to the vast market for...
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Emily Savage
Jan 16, 20226 min read
Muzzling Up! Essential Equipment, Or Unnecessary Evil?
What are your thoughts on the use of muzzles? Have you trained your dog to wear one, or has the need never arisen? How do you feel when...
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Emily Savage
Jan 6, 20225 min read
Hand-feeding Fearful Dogs: Fool-Proof or Faux Pas?
Is hand-feeding a scared dog beneficial to him and a sure-fire way to build trust and achieve connection? Or, could it possibly backfire...
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