http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog My mission: ALL dogs should be on a leash or wear a muzzle when in public places Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dogs communicate with their body language just as humans do, perhaps more since the obviously have no spoken language. The way a dog moves its eyes, its ears, its body gestures, and its tail all have a specific purpose and reason. And this is their doggy language! Reading a dog's body language ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-body-language-tail-aggressive-dominant-anxious-fearful-playful/ It isn't very often that I come across something in the world of dog training that truly impresses me, but recently I came across a dog training guide that is simply outstanding. Before telling you what it's about, I just want you to be clear on what it is NOT. ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-training-free-guide-behaviour-problems/ One town in Canada, Ville Marie, is taking dog safety very seriously by bringing in new rules this week. Under the new rules: * Owners will be limited to two dogs outdoors at a time, whether walking on sidewalks, playing in parks or elsewhere. * Pit bulls will be barred from the downtown ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/muzzle-leash-dog-safety/ Most dog training is built on techniques that fall into categories called reinforcement and punishment. Reinforcement means you are strengthening a behaviour. If you give a dog a treat for sitting, sitting is reinforced, because your dog hopes to get a treat next time he sits too. Punishment means you ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-training-reinforcement-punishment-sit-stay-obedience/ First question, have you bought a christmas present for your dog this year? A few years ago, you would have been considered barking mad or over-indulgent if you'd answered 'yes' to this - but not anymore! A poll published last week showed that around 90 percent of Americans consider their dog or ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-christmas-present/ Dog rental in Japan is booming. The number of companies dedicated to renting out pets in Tokyo alone has risen from 17 in 2000 to 134 today. In the cities, a shortage of space, apartment regulations and long working hours often means that people are unable to keep a dog of ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-rent-japan/ I just read about a great scheme - and I hope that if you're reading this and you are involved in dogs or youth work in anyway, you might be able to adopt the scheme too. The scheme involves teens aged 11-17, with programs to help learn social skills, build self-esteem, ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/teens-youth-work-dog-training-shelter/ Thankfully, the days of shampooing your dog in washing up liquid or baby bath are over as there are now special dog shampoos easily available. But the growing number of shampoos poses another question - which one is right for your dog? Here are some general guidelines:- * For dogs with greasy skin, ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-shampoo-skin/ Is your dog on DoggySnaps yet? http://www.doggysnaps.com/ Now dogs have got their own social networking site, nicknamed ‘FaceBark’, where dogs have their own profile, their own friends and can send their favourite dogs a treat! The website has a serious side too. It has been created by the Dogs Trust who care for ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-social-networking-doggysnaps-facebark/ What should you teach kids about dog safety? Are there specific breeds that parents should tell children to steer clear of? How do kids recognize an unsafe dog? Kids have an instinct to 'make friends' with the dogs they bump into. And almost always this will be a pleasant experience for ... http://leadormuzzle.co.uk/blog/dog-safety-kid-child/