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Put your dog's emotional health before obedience

An obedient dog is often seen as the ‘gold standard’. A dog that will respond to your every command is considered a perfect, loyal...

We need more responsible dog breeders

I’ve recently been catching up on a brilliant podcast by Michael Shikashio called ‘The Bitey End of the Dog’. Dog aggression is an...

Why every dog should learn to wear a muzzle

We recently welcomed a terrier cross called Chase into the AniMate family. He’s one year old, and is a rescue from Dogs Trust. We don’t...

How do you use your lead?

Every dog owner has a lead of some kind. They are useful tools but unfortunately, they are often used incorrectly. I like to encourage...

Why you shouldn't punish your dog for growling

A growling dog is often distressing to people. They might feel threatened by it, or they may be embarrassed if their dog is growling at...

End on a good note

When training a dog, it can be tricky to know when to stop. In a session with a trainer, you will have a set time allotted to you, but if...