Advice | Jacks Dog Behaviour

May 142 min

Demystifying Dog Behaviour: Understanding Canine Instincts and Human Constructs

As a force-free dog behaviourist, my mission is to debunk misconceptions surrounding dog behaviour and shed light on the innate instincts...

Jan 122 min

Embracing the Canine Spirit: Managing Expectations in Dog Behaviour

In our journey as dog lovers and positive trainers, it's essential to reflect on the expectations we place upon our furry companions. As...

Oct 31, 20232 min

Embrace the Harmony of Loose Lead Walking: A Force-Free Trainer's Perspective

Building Trust, Communication, and Joyful Walks with Your Canine Companion As a force-free dog trainer, I'm passionate about fostering...

Oct 10, 20232 min

Unleashing focus: Navigating the Modern Canine Challenge through Disengagement for positive focus.

Introduction: In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, our canine companions often find themselves struggling to disengage from the...

Sep 7, 20234 min

Can puppy classes be the wrong start?

I’m not here to condemn puppy classes and I definitely think they can have great value in helping an owner navigate the first few months...

Jun 12, 20233 min

Lead with empathy, not aversion.

I’ve been seeing a lot of people using head harnesses and slip lead figure of eights to manage walking their dogs on lately. I wanted to...

May 8, 20232 min

Your dog is 100% not trying to be Alpha

Alpha dominance in wolves was the theory believed a long time ago when the science suggested it, after studies of captive wolves showed a...

Mar 30, 20236 min

Do training methods matter?

Methods of dog training have long caused questions in the dog training community. Below I scrape the surface behind the theory on how...

Mar 22, 20233 min

Is my dog stubborn?

A common Dog training pitfall is the belief that our dogs can be stubborn. Your dog is not bad, stubborn or ignoring you during...