Why pet correctors are bad news for dog welfare

Why pet correctors are bad news for dog welfare

What is a pet corrector? A pet corrector is a form of punishment which is used to stop a pet’s undesirable behaviour.  It works by emitting a quick puff of air which makes a hissing sound. It is pointed near (not at) the animal. This is said to shock it so it...
What is a reactive dog?

What is a reactive dog?

Introduction The term ‘reactive dog’ is a relatively new term to describe the type of behaviour a dog does particularly when on lead. Previously I found many dogs were often labelled as ‘aggressive’ or ‘naughty’. The word...
What makes a friendly dog trainer?

What makes a friendly dog trainer?

I meet so many people who say they prefer animals to people, not surprising many of these later become dog walkers or even dog trainers. However when working with animals at some stage you have to know how to work and enjoy working with people too! As a dog walker...