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Dog behaviour

Reading, understanding and helping dogs who are meeting other dogs.

A merle border collie running straight towards the camera through a grassy meadow, tongue out.

Dog behaviour5 min read

Practising recall around other dogs

A friendly, reward-based way to build a reliable recall when other dogs are about, using long lines, great treats and a very good plan.

Close-up of an old, long-haired dog with a greying muzzle, wearing a red lead.

Dog behaviour5 min read

Walking a senior dog with company

Shorter, slower, sniffier walks suit older dogs. Here is how to adapt, what to watch for, and how a Senior / slow walk with friends can help.

A golden retriever puppy on a red lead cautiously meeting a black curly-coated dog, also on a lead, on a gravel path.

Dog behaviour5 min read

Introducing a puppy to other dogs, gently

A calm, kind approach to puppy meet-ups: waiting for vaccinations, choosing the right dogs, keeping hellos short and ending on a high.

A yellow Labrador in a harness and a chocolate-brown dog meeting nose to nose on a mown field in front of a hedge.

Dog behaviour6 min read

Reading dog body language on a group walk

How to spot relaxed, unsure and overwhelmed dogs on a shared walk, what to do when you see the signs, and why your own dog's whole body matters.

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