Category Archives: Dog Lifestyle

Why do people get a dog, and then give them up?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jen

I was asked this question at a dog park recently.  Why do people get a dog, and them give them up?  The answer is probably due to poorly set expectations.  Common “free to a good home” adds state – “not … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jen

Merry Christmas to everyone, it has been a great year for Doggy Dogma – here is some puppy festive cheer to Thank-you…

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Where do you get a puppy from?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jen

Where your dog comes from has a big impact on their behaviour as there socialisation begins before they come to you, before 8 weeks of age and before you attend puppy class. Think about where your dog is coming from … Continue reading →

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It’s not just Training, it is Communication.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jen

Why do we choose to train a dog through positive reinforcement using a clicker? Because in reality dog training it isn’t just about getting your dog to do what you ask them to do (in fact many behaviours like “sit” … Continue reading →

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Why does my dog want to lick me!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jen

Ahh Licking, it is one of those natural dog behaviours that drives dog owners crazy.  So why do dogs lick – I’m sure there are a number of theories regarding vomiting adults in wolf packs providing redigested lunch to pups.  Some may … Continue reading →

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Motivation makes it happen…

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Jen

Sometimes it can seem be tricky to get your dog involved with training – but sometimes you have to stop thinking what you think is best an start thinking like your dog to get the answer.  As dog owners, we … Continue reading →

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Marsupial wolf or Tasmanian tiger? Extinct Australian thylacine was more cat than dog, researchers find

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jen

ScienceDaily (2011-05-04) — Was the iconic, extinct creature that once roamed Australia a marsupial wolf or a Tasmanian tiger? By examining bones, researchers have shown that the thylacine was an ambush-style predator that was unable to outrun prey over long … Continue reading →

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Can you spin like a Border Collie?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Jen

The switch off game is great for helping high drive or excitable dogs learn to relax…  

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