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What is desensitisation in animal training?

Desensitisation is a behaviour therapy technique used to reduce a person’s or animal’s fear, anxiety, or other negative emotional response to a specific stimulus. It involves gradually exposing the person or animal to the feared stimulus in a controlled and…

Why pet owners should focus on using positive reinforcement methods

Positive reinforcement is a widely accepted and effective method for addressing behaviour problems in pets. What is positive reinforcement? Positive…

A Christmas thank you

It has been another busy year with the fall-out of the pandemic still being felt with the continued rise in…

The Cat Consent Test

When it comes to petting, it is best to remember that cats as a species are not inherently social or…
The Map of the Dog - an article about body handling

Helping your dog cope with body handling

For some dogs, any grooming or medical handling can create fearful responses which may end up with the dog barking,…

Fun for the kids – bake Halloween dog treats

A great way to nurture your child and dog’s relationship and create positive interactions is to help them feel involved…

Finalists announced – Best Business Women Awards 2021

π—˜π˜…π—°π—Άπ˜π—Άπ—»π—΄ π—»π—²π˜„π˜€! It’s just been announced that I’m a finalist in the 2021 Best Business Women Awards for the following…
Hanne holding an award

WINNER: Animal Behaviourist of the Year 2021 – Home Counties

Great news The LUXLife Pet Product & Services Awards 2021 winners have been announced, and I am delighted to receive…
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WINNER: The Pet Parent Pledge – initiative

Great news Back in April ’21, a group initiative called the #petparentpledge was announced between The Modern Dog Trainer, the…

New Certification – Protocol to Overcome Fear of Dogs in Kids

GOOD NEWS! Good news from founder of KAD Kids Around Dogs Debby Lucken.  Following my final assessment, Hanne is certified…