DogPsyche UK
Kent's Leading Canine Behaviour Consultancy
How Breeders Can Actually Save Dogs
It all lies with the breeders... Recent research suggests that the best time for getting puppies used to new things and people is between 3 and 5 WEEKS. It can't be emphasised enough how important it is to get it right at this time and behaviourists are only too willing to help breeders to do this. PLEASE let us help you raise your pups to be the happiest dogs around...
Canine Socialisation and How Humans Muck it Up!
This article talks about how easily humans get the onlead socialisation of their dogs COMPLETELY wrong!
Lead & Distraction Training
Following on from the above onlead socialisation article, this one helps owners to rely less on the lead and more on their relationship with their dog...
Long Line Training
Most new owners think that long line training is buying a little cord flexilead and letting their dogs charge to the end of it, straining and tugging.
WRONG!
Long line training is the answer to all dog owners who are worried about letting their dogs off lead until they have trained in the recall...
Chewing
Ah, that old chestnut... Or shoe... or remote control... or mobile phone or glove or slipper or brand new handbag!
Look at things through your dog's eyes with this article...
The Rescue Dog
Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most honourable gestures you can make towards dog-kind. Read this article to be better prepared for saving a dog's life and making yours a whole lot easier...
Handling The BIG Dogs
We've all seen them, the dogs who take their owners for a walk because they are on a lovely comfortable harness or collar and short lead. While today's environment leans towards positive reinforcement (and rightly so!), sometimes a little help is needed when a 7st human is up against a 12st canine... Don't feel guilty - read this article...
The Dominance Deception - Name & Shame
'Dominant' dogs. What are they? How is a dog labelled as 'dominant'? Does 'dominance' mean something different in dogs than it does in humans? Read this article and make up your OWN mind... This article was recently published in the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme Newsletter.
Helping Your New Dog
This article covers some basic guidelines on how to settle a new dog (whether it's a foster, a visiting dog or a newly adopted one) into your new home.
UKRCB Press Release - 'The Issue of Dangerous Dogs in the UK'
PRESS RELEASE
The Issue of Dangerous Dogs in the
On behalf of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists (UKRCB), the Press Officer,
The issue of dangerous dogs in the
Every dog bite incident is tragic for all concerned and the UKRCB extends its sympathies to any family involved in an incident of this type, no matter how serious or minor the injury.
Responsible ownership is the key to reducing the incidents of dog bites. For every owner that is undertaking appropriate steps to ensure their dog is a well-balanced, socialised and obedient member of their family, there are many others who are not aware of or choose to ignore their responsibility to society and are neglecting to undertake the appropriate actions necessary to ensure that their dog poses no threat to human safety.
The Responsibility of Owning a Dog
The UKRCB believes that responsible dog ownership begins before the purchase of a puppy or adoption of a rescue dog.
Extensive research is necessary prior to choosing a dog to ensure that the right choice is made. Research topics should include but are not limited to the unique qualities of specific breeds, the relevant experience of the owners and people who will be handling and training the dog, family dynamics, housing conditions, learning about dog behaviour, the financial implications of owning a dog, the legal requirements of owning a dog etc.
Unfortunately at the moment many prospective owners do not undertake the research necessary to prepare for the enormous responsibility of bringing a dog into the family.
The UKRCB would like to see this change.
We recommend that prospective owners get advice and guidance from qualified members of a professional canine behaviour association before they bring a dog into their family as well as continuing to work with them throughout the dog’s life.
Professional consultants can provide advice on the choice of breed, the temperament and characteristics of specific dogs and provide ongoing help and guidance whenever needed throughout the dog’s life. If behaviour problems begin to appear at any time during the life of the dog, the first port of call should be to their canine behaviourist.
Incidents Relating to Children
Where incidents relating to children are concerned, the UKRCB believes that the responsibility for safety lies with the adults providing the care of the child, not with the dog, no matter what breed.
It is absolutely imperative that children are taught from an early age that dogs are not toys and must be treated with respect at all times. Teaching a child that all dogs, even the family pet, must not be teased, smacked, hugged, sat on, shouted at etc is one of the most important aspects of responsible dog ownership and also parenthood.
Above all, the simple rule that a responsible adult is present at all times when a dog and child are together should never be broken.
It is a tragedy that many of the incidents related to children and dogs could have been prevented if the above recommendations had been implemented.
The UKRCB believes that responsible dog ownership is paramount in reducing the dog bite statistics in this country and works with other agencies to promote this message.
For more information on the UKRCB please visit the website: www.ukrcb.org
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