The Science Behind Dogs – The Dog Standard

Unpacking the Implications: Long Term Kenneling and its Effects on Canine Behaviour

Dogs in kennels, especially those in rescue centres, can develop behavioural problems due to stress. These may include repetitive behaviours, aggression, and social issues. Enrichment like off-lead play, training, or fostering can help alleviate stress and improve behaviour.

How to Address the most Common Behavioural Problems in Dogs

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Training away a problem behaviour can be a long and tedious process that many owners feel they are not able to undertake. This is especially the case if the owner does not have a support network or assistance from the other member of the household.

Uncovering the Essential nutrients for Optimal Canine Health

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Proper nutrition for dogs includes proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and water, essential for maintaining overall health and function.

Understanding the Anatomy and Function of Canine Muscles

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Would it surprise you to know that canine muscles are very similar in structure to human muscles? There are 3 types of muscle found in the dog, they are Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac; each has a different structure and function. The Skeletal Muscle This is what most people think of when they say “muscle”. TheContinueContinue reading “Understanding the Anatomy and Function of Canine Muscles”

Understanding the 4 Quadrants of Dog Training: What You Need to Know

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Dog training is an ever-evolving industry with new techniques and approaches being developed all the time but all of these methods employ at least one of these two methods – Operant or Classical conditioning. Classical conditioning is less commonly used in everyday pet dog training on purpose but can often be introduced accidentally. For example,ContinueContinue reading “Understanding the 4 Quadrants of Dog Training: What You Need to Know”

Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour

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During their evolution, dogs learnt to hide much of their pain, making them less of a target to predators who are more likely to attack weak prey. This adaptation remains within our dogs despite being domesticated for thousands of years. There are many different signs that may indicate an injury or illness most of whichContinueContinue reading “Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour”

Exploring the Most Common Health Issues in Dogs: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

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By law, owners must ensure the animals in their care are healthy and protected from unnecessary harm. Extensive research has been conducted into the prevention of medical problems in dogs. Everything from the correct diet to vaccinations can be used to ensure that the canines in our care are healthy and happy. Obesity is aContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Most Common Health Issues in Dogs: What Every Pet Owner Should Know”