The Poochie People Blog
Insights, tips, and thoughtful advice on force-free dog training, behaviour modification, and holistic animal care.
The Poochie People Puppy lowdown
If you're considering bringing a new companion into your life, there are lots of things to think about. Getting a puppy can be very overwhelming and with advice everywhere, who can you trust to help your pup have the best start in life?
The link between separation issues and noise sensitivities.
Recent research suggests that 88% of dogs with noise sensitivity also have separation anxiety and 74% of dogs with separation anxiety also have noise sensitivity. This is a huge link and it is not coincidental.
Why we don't use 'flooding' in our behaviour work.
A couple of weeks ago, a few friends sent me a video that was doing the rounds on Tiktok. It showed a dog overcoming dog to dog...
Help! My dog has developed a noise phobia!
Did you know I'm a certified noise phobia consultant? If your dog has developed a noise phobia, here are my biggest tips for you to...
Why food is not the answer for separation anxiety.
For any of us who have used behaviour modification with our dogs, food has usually played a crucial part in the training. Perhaps...
Fear the door no more. Getting started on your separation anxiety journey.
If your dog suffers with separation anxiety, your exit door can represent so much more than just the barrier you walk through to leave...
Why we're force free
The dog training industry is completed unregulated. Yes, you read that correctly. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. No...
Moving house. How to make the transition as stress free as possible for your dog.
Dogs in general are more resilient than we often give them credit for. Most dogs will settle surprisingly quickly in a new home as long...
So you're thinking about getting a bunny?
Ask yourself a few questions first. Are you ready for a potentially 10 year commitment? Are you prepared to adopt two rabbits? Rabbits...
The gut connection
One of the first things I ask when I assess a dog for the first time is 'what are they fed?'. As a holistic behaviour practitioner, I...
Why suspending absences is such a crucial part of a separation anxiety protocol.
Most dogs who are beginning their separation protocol with me cannot cope with any alone time at all. One of the first discussions I have...