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What is Positive Reinforcement? You may have heard it in recent years being referred to in relation to animal training and you’re actually wondering what on earth it is…..Clients often ask how they can prevent their dogs from jumping up, barking, weeing inside the house, etc. Some trainers still advise...
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and we love them for all of their unique looks and personalities. Some dogs, however, have special qualities that enable them to enhance their owner’s quality of life and in some cases be life-changing.One of these particularly well-known assistance dogs is Guide Dogs...
Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Oli Juste, I am a Dog Trainer & Behaviourist based in Central London. I am thrilled to be writing a series of Blogs with the Engraving Studios on a somewhat obvious theme for me….yup you've guessed it…. Dogs! Where to start!...
One of the scariest things any pet owner can experience is an accident that results in a wound, particularly one that is accompanied with bleeding. Some of the most common injuries that occur for dog owners are road accidents or fights with other dogs on a walk but the boisterous...
You hear the distinctive calling wail of your cat, a thud at the cat flap and you already know you are about to be presented with an unwanted gift. You don’t want to look, but you know you have too. Is this “gift” going to be alive or dead? Furry,...
Visual impairment and blindness is actually quite common in dogs, especially as they age, but dogs can cope surprisingly well with a loss of vision, much better than humans can. This is because sight is in fact one of the ‘lesser’ senses in dogs with smell or hearing being far...
After urine marking, cats scratching the furniture or carpet, is the second most ‘anti-social’ behaviour that cat owner’s encounter. What many people do not realise however is that this is completely normal behaviour for cats. Not only is it their way of keeping their claws healthy and sharp, it is...
That festive time of year is nearly upon us, which means our homes will soon be full of people, food and decorations. Whilst the holidays are usually fun and family filled, it’s worth acknowledging that this is also one of the busiest times for emergency vets.This is largely because many...
We love our dogs and we love to treat them, so why not do it by baking a yummy dog-friendly cake or some healthy homemade treats. There are lot of recipes out there on the web but here is one of my tried and tested favourites that dogs absolutely love!Homemade...
Many UK pet owners regularly travel with their pets abroad and for many years we have worked with clear rules that allow us to prepare for pet travel relatively easily. However, Brexit gives us a fresh set of challenges and uncertainties about how this will all work going forwards. When...
It can often be overlooked but it is so important to make appropriate changes and be prepared to adapt when our pets transition into old age. This is especially true of cats, of which are the ultimate masters at disguising any illnesses or ailments they may have. We usually identify...
Most owners know that they need to get their dogs vaccines done every year and vets will send out handy reminders to make sure you don’t miss these annual appointments. But do you know why these visits are important and what you are actually vaccinating your dog against? There has...