The Dog Witch Expert Advice

Rebecca is A Level 6 Dog Behaviourist in Devon. Her blog posts are added regularly to provide immediate support for you and your dog - dog behaviour, dog nutrition, expert advice and so much more. You will also find the occasional free webinar to support you and your dogs journey.

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Understanding the True Nature of Dogs

We have the role of a parent. Whether you like the term or not, it is the closest analogy to the role we play in our dogs' lives. They are family and need to be treated as such. So spread the word: our dogs are not constantly fighting to be the leader. They leave that to us humans. They just want to feel safe, connected, and loved. Simple.

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Muzzles: Ensuring Safety While Maintaining Canine Autonomy

I've found myself in many conversations about muzzles lately, and it’s striking how their perception has evolved. Once seen as tools for only “dangerous” dogs, muzzles now sometimes appear as a possible ethical blind spot in their acceptance . While I love that muzzled dogs are no longer stigmatized as much, and the movement to support understanding the various reasons for using muzzles has been essential in changing the perception of what a “dangerous” dog really is, has it meant that we have started to over use them? Are we using them without really questioning the ethics of using them?

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