Dog training advice from experts. Helpful dog training guides, behaviour insight and useful tips on understanding your dog’s training needs.
With dogs playing a bigger part in our lives than ever, here at K9 Magazine we understand you’re keen to learn more about certain traits, habits and foibles your dogs might have and so this issue sees the launch of…
We all have questions about our dogs and why they do certain things and can’t shake certain habits. This month we take some of your most common behaviour questions and ask top experts to offer their advice. …Never Come When…
Have you ever heard people discuss positive dog training and wondered what it actually was, how it could help you and your dog, and if it was really all that different to other methods? Alana Stevenson explains all. I am…
Ok so it’s probably not that uncommon. We might have played up to an illness ourselves or Googled symptoms and genuinely thought our brain was about to melt, when in reality we’ve just got a headache, whilst others wilfully act…
When dogs become comfortable in their environment, there is a chance that they can become demanding or pushy. Whilst not as serious as aggression or nervousness, pushiness is something that disturb the relationship between an owner and their dog. Allowing…
It is a bad habit of ours that we judge dogs by our own standards. We assign them human value systems and expect them to conform to them. We also attempt to measure the intelligence of a dog based on…
Performing agility exercises with your dog is a great way for you both to keep fit. Most dogs enjoy the mental and physical challenge of agility training, even if this means simply negotiating some rudimentary obstacles. Teaching your dog to…
We’ve said before here at K9 Magazine, and we’ll no doubt say it again – adopting a dog isn’t about pity or charity, it’s about getting a fantastic new pet, from a reputable source, with a well trained support network.…
Sometimes we don’t give our dogs enough credit. We look at them as simple beings, here to please us and do as we say. But if you think about it, they actually have us pretty much exactly where they want…
8.15am The front door slams shut in my face, and the sound of complaining children recedes until it is drowned out by the car coughing itself into life. Everybody’s in too much of a rush again this morning; too much…
Anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of observing their dog’s reaction to new people, new objects, new sounds or new dogs will know that they can respond in a variety of different ways. Some can be ecstatic, excited and seemingly…
Love Your Life With Dogs (even more!) – A Practical Guide To A Better Relationship Between You & Your Best Friend Everyone loves their dog; it goes without saying, right? And they love us back just as much. However, have…
Man’s best friend is famous, of course, for his devotion, unconditional love and natural predisposition toward human affection. But for many owners, a little more insight on how to strengthen the bond with their canine friend can certainly reap rewards.…
The ingredients of dogs, music and dance have ensured that it is increasing in popularity at an incredible rate and the real beauty of this sport is that it is suitable for any breed of dog. Dancing with dogs is…
What Makes A Dog Tilt Its Head To The Side? In our ongoing series on dog body language and, quite frankly, because our dogs just do some things that make us ask why? We take a look at the curious…
Man’s best friend eh? The number of people who would have you believe that there is a generation (or group) of dogs intent on biting people for fun is quite alarming. Why do dogs bite? Well, let’s be clear on…
The easy, simple way to crate training a dog. Training a dog or a young puppy to accept a crate as part of life can be a good idea. As more and more people discover the benefits of having a…
According to various studies carried out by dog training professionals, stopping a dog from barking is one of the most commonly requested solutions dog owners are looking for when they hire a dog trainer. Learning how to stop a dog…
