Pet Remedy Summer of Love Virtual Dog Festival
Victoria Stilwell talks with Andy Hale about the increase in dog bites, UK regulations & the Victoria Stilwell Academy
World renowned Dog Trainer Victoria Stilwell is back on our screens in the UK with the Dog Academy. Victoria is passionate about educating the dog owning public about the benefits of a more humane and dog centred way of training. As well as the Dog Academy there are also new series of her world famous ‘It’s me or the dog!’ show soon to be released.
In this exclusive interview with Andrew Hale, our Pet Remedy behaviourist, Victoria discusses why, with dog bites on the rise, we must start listening to the needs of our dogs and move away from just ‘correcting’ and punishing their behaviour. They also discuss the shift towards regulation in the UK, and the role of Victoria Stilwell Academy in achieving this as part of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter.
Fun things for your dog
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How to stop a dog barking by looking after their emotional wellbeing
Barking is not bad behaviour. It is communication. If you focus only on silencing the noise you will miss the message your dog is trying to send and the barking will pop up again somewhere else. The quickest route to a quieter home is usually the one people avoid: getting serious about your dog’s emotional…
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Helping and preventing pet separation anxiety problems
Separation anxiety in dogs is a condition where a dog exhibits distress and behavior problems when separated from its owner or primary attachment figure. This anxiety often manifests through undesirable behaviors such as excessive barking, whining, urinating or defecating in the house, destructive chewing, and even attempts to escape. Understanding and treating separation anxiety can…
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The 12 strays of Christmas! Meet the adorable dogs hoping for a forever home in the new year
All featured shelters are part of Pet Remedy’s trusted national rescue map, created to help would-be adopters find ethical, welfare-first centres across the UK. As the twinkling lights go up and families come together, thousands of dogs across the UK will spend Christmas waiting patiently for the greatest gift of all, a loving home. From…
