Make it worthwhile for the dog to stay calm and teach him that "when I'm here, I get fed. I can just relax then". Watch the video and read more about this beautiful communication between species.

I often say that my animal training is science-based but what does that even mean and why would that matter?

Allow people to have their choices and time to test things you are recommending. Even if you don’t like what they are doing, don’t judge them but try to understand. It won’t be easy to stop judging people but when you change yourself before you demand it from others, you will see how your change influences everyone around you.

Love your pet as he is. Accepting your pet doesn't mean that you can't try to change things if something doesn't work for both of you. It's about prioritising the most important things and letting go of the rest.

I urge you to not just believe people who say "it cannot be done". Look further, ask around and prove them wrong!

From this blog, you can learn steps to train your dog a 'wait' or ‘stay’ cue but also how you can transfer/use what you learn to enhance your learning and to get better at creating new habits for yourself.

As partners, you can choose together with your dog what is good for him. Giving him choice and the element of control of his own life is not going to threaten you but is going to enrich his life and make it even more enjoyable. Wouldn't you like to give that to your best friend?

When your dog or cat is entertained, you will have far less behavioural problems with them! Read more to get some ideas on how to make your pet's life more interesting.

How often do we stop and think about the way we interact with others (including animals)? We raise our voices when we talk with people who we think don’t listen to us. We pull the leash on our dogs’ collars to make them come the other way. We laugh at people, we grin, we give nasty comments without ever thinking what effect it has on them. Even if something works, it doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.

Why is my dog doing this? A question most dog guardians/caregivers/owners ask. What’s the most common answer dog trainers give? It depends.

Working with fearful dogs is based on consistency and predictability. Environment plays a huge role and can easily exacerbate fear. The animal shelter environment is very difficult as everything there is different for the dog. That’s why it’s even more fulfilling to watch a transformation dogs can go through in there.

It's not easy to change someone’s opinion as it's not easy to change ours. Trying to win an argument is not the best way to keep the dialogue going. Start from listening and find a mutual purpose, something you can agree on. It's the best way to create trust and find solutions that can work for both.