APBC Articles

ADVICE SHEET 5 Teaching basic sign Copyright: Morag Heirs Introduction We may need to teach our dogs some basic sign language for several reasons: as they age many dogs lose

Socialising a Litter Introduction If you help raise puppies from birth until they are ready to go to new homes, you will have a tremendous impact on their character and

Raising Puppies to Prevent Behaviour Problems Introduction Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time for the family but can be an overwhelming experience for the pup – it

ADVICE SHEET 1 Puppies: Mouthing and Biting Copyright: APBC • Written by Jane Williams Introduction Clicker training is a really great way of teaching your pet new things in a

ADVICE SHEET 8 Preparing Your Dog For Wearing a Muzzle/Head-Collar Copyright: APBC • Written by Morag Heirs Introduction Dogs do not always appreciate it when we ask them to wear

THE BEHAVIOURAL EFFECTS OF CASTRATION Neutering Male Dogs By Mat Ward BSc MVS CCAB www.petbehavioursorted.com Mat has a first class Masters degree in animal behaviour, is a Certificated Clinical Animal

ADVICE SHEET 11 Nervous Dogs Copyright: APBC • Written by: Blue Cross Introduction Nervousness is a trait usually inherited from a dog’s parents. Nervous dogs need extra care when being

USEFUL OR OUTDATED CONCEPT? My Dog’s Being ‘Dominant SJ Evans (Jackador Dog Training And Behaviour), Dr Anne Mcbride Common Belief suggests that dogs use aggressive behaviour to try and dominate

MICROCHIPPING IN THE U.K. BEHAVIOURALLY AWARE Microchipping is complusory for all dogs. Puppies are to be microchipped by 8 weeks old, meaning the chips are implanted at an age where

ADVICE SHEET 3 Making Walks More Enjoyable For You And Your Dog Copyright: APBC • Written by Julia Evans Introduction We all know that regular exercise in the fresh air