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Five Simple Indoor Scent Games to Settle Your Dog

Quick, practical indoor scent games that calm anxious dogs and provide mental enrichment. No special equipment needed - just your dog's nose and a few...

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Chronic pain in dogs affecting movement and willingness to be touched

Recognising Pain in Dogs: Small Signs with Big Meaning

Signs of pain in dogs can go unrecognised or even worse ignored, either through misunderstanding or lack of knowledge.  Signs like avoidance from your dog...

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Helping Noise-Sensitive Dogs Feel Safe All Year Round

Helping Noise-Sensitive Dogs Feel Safe All Year Round

Sound sensitive dogs need more than firework management. Learn how to support your noise-sensitive dog's nervous system all year round with practical, compassionate strategies. ...

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Choice Based Dog Training: Why Ethics Matter in Dog Care

Choice based dog training respects your dog's autonomy and supports their nervous system. Learn why ethical modern dog training prioritises agency. ...

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Simple indoor scentwork setup for beginners with no equipment needed

Getting Started with Scentwork at Home (No Equipment Needed)

Learn beginner scentwork at home with no special equipment. Discover how scentwork supports your dog's nervous system and builds confidence naturally. ...

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Reading canine body language and canine communication

Reading Canine Body Language During Play and Learning

Learn to read canine body language during play and training. Recognise stress signals, pressure responses, and what your dog is really telling you. ...

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Meeting Your Dog's Emotional Needs Every Day

Learn how to meet your dog's emotional needs through daily care that supports nervous system regulation, connection, and true wellbeing beyond basic training. ...

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Calm dog resting peacefully after reactive dog recovery work

Helping Your Reactive Dog Bounce Back After a Setback

Walking a dog who reacts is like a rollercoaster isn't it? One day they are amazing, listen to your requests, come back and wait while...

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How Dogs Use Eye Contact During Uncertainty: A Look at 2025 Research

Dog Eye Contact: What Your Dog's Gaze Really Means

Learn what dog eye contact reveals about emotional safety. Discover why dogs look at you and what different dog gazing behaviour patterns mean. ...

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Dog emotional wellness showing calm dog with autonomy and choice

Canine Emotional Wellness: Moving Beyond Behaviour "Problems"

Learn about dog emotional wellness and why dogs need more than training. Discover how dog autonomy and emotional safety create wellbeing. ...

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Dog fear generalisation spreading from fireworks to other sounds

You Cannot Train Away Fear: What Your Terrified Dog Really Needs

Learn why you cannot train away fear in dogs. Discover what scared dogs actually need and how the dog fear nervous system really works. ...

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One trial learning dogs showing how single firework creates lasting fear

One Trial Learning Dogs: Why One Firework Creates Lasting Fear

Learn about one trial learning dogs and why your dog scared of fireworks developed fear so quickly. Discover how single event learning works. ...

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