Useful Resources
Below you’ll find a list of useful resources for every dog owner.
Care For Reactive Dogs
Care for Reactive dogs is a great resource for those owners who have dogs that struggle with other dogs or people. This website explains the science of reactivity and how to change the dog’s emotional response.
Dog Walking Fields:
Dog Walking Fields is a useful website where you can find a field for hire. Put your postcode in and how far you can travel, and it comes up with places that you can rent. You need to go and see the facilities before you take your dog to make sure it is suitable for what you want. Some are not fully secure and some rent to multiple people at the same time.
All About Dog Food
All About Dog Food is an independent website which has useful advice on dog food and ingredients. Did you know that by law, food companies only need to put 4% of meat in food? There is a proven link between poor diets and behaviour problems. This website is a useful tool to ensure you dog is eating the best diet for them.
APDT
The dog industry is unregulated, which means that anyone could call themselves a behaviourist or dog trainer. The APDT website is useful to find a qualified, accredited dog trainer. You will be able to find trainers who run classes, agility, scent work and many more dog activities.
Dogs Trust Dog School
The Dog School website has great resources on behaviour and training for you to browse through. You can watch training videos on how to teach useful behaviours such as loose lead walking or a settle.
The School of Canine Science
The School of Canine Science (SOCS) is run by a group of trainers that offer a variety of fantastic courses online. Click the link below to see the courses that they have available.