by Valerie Bennett, Owner ABB | Feb 12, 2018 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Sometimes a client will brush off a particular behaviour exhibited by their dog with ‘well, that’s just what Jack Russell’s do isn’t it?’ Do we then just accept that collies chase cars, spaniels are mad and pit-bull types are dangerous? Hopefully not. All dogs have...
by Valerie Bennett, Owner ABB | Feb 8, 2018 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
There is clear evidence that the use of choke collars can cause a variety of injuries to dogs from head to tail. Similarly, dogs who pull against a lead attached to their collar are at risk from injury. A dog has seven cervical vertebrae and other critical structures...
by ABB Team 1 | Jul 19, 2017 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
This is something I get asked frequently. Sadly, it is not unusual for dog welfare to be compromised in homes where everyone works. But this does not need to be the case, if proper arrangements are put in place, with provision made for emergencies. Raising a puppy...
by ABB Team 1 | Apr 26, 2017 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Positive Crate Training for Your Puppy Crate training is a popular way of house training puppies and of keeping them safe when unsupervised. Used correctly, a crate becomes a favourite place for sleeping and quiet time but keeping a puppy or a dog in a crate for too...
by ABB Team 1 | Mar 6, 2017 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Is barking, lunging, growling and spinning normal behaviour for your dog when he or she sees another dog? Here are some tips to help you and your dog begin the process of make walks enjoyable for both of you again: First, you are not alone! There are many dogs who are...
by ABB Team 1 | Mar 4, 2017 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Living with a Reactive Dog Do you have a dog that is wonderful in the home but who turns into a growling, barking, lunging, whirling dervish when he goes out for a walk? Do you pick up his lead with trepidation and head out of the house at the crack of dawn or do you...
