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I think they are a great idea, have seen similar things before but these are nice and simple yet bold, which is exactly what you need if you are trying to get a message across. Unlike the yellow ribbon idea there is no chance of people not knowing what you are trying to say. Of course it won't...

Always a rather touchy subject this one but I think that may be part of the problem. There is no doubt that Shaun Ellis is an expert in his field and he has a unique insight and understanding of the animals he has studied that very few people will ever match. Dominance and submission are well...

Lots of reading here http://www.apdt.co.uk/ There are a multitude of courses you can take but there is currently no formal qualification required to set yourself up as a dog trainer in the UK. Obviously though people do look for proffessional qualifications when choosing a trainer, so you will...

I have just finished 4 night shifts and I can assure you that no matter how lovely its been during the day, the nights have been damn cold! Saturday night in particular got down to about -3/4, which it would do because that was the only night I had to work outside! Got 3 days off now so I can...

My dog has just turned 4 and is always left in his crate if we have to go out without him. Admittedly its not usually for more than an hour or two and he has been left out of it before (since reaching maturity) without incident, but I know for a fact that he is happier in there than he is...

Everything that Eingana said, except to add that because he has previously learnt the required behaviour (in this case recall) and subsequently lost it, when you re-train the behaviour you should try and use a new signal or cue. For example use 'To me' instead of come. That way you are...

If you are dealing with that level of ingrained habitual behaviour then the only 100% guaranteed prevention is to muzzle him before you let him out, certainly not ideal but it will stop him from eating anything (or at least slow him down enough for you to intervene) and might just break the habit.

My wife is also a nurse who works 60+ hours a week and I work shifts over all 7 days a week. We have children aged 13 and 8 and it is a constant struggle to keep everything together. Sometimes the dog has to be left alone but as far as possible, we plan around it, just like we do for days out...

Firstly I would say that I would always encourage anyone to get a dog no matter what their circumstances, as long as they are fully prepared to make the compromises required and have a plan in place to see to the welfare of the dog. Expecting a 10 week old dog to spend 8 hours alone does not...

Joining the KC's Assured Breeder Scheme can be done online for the princely sum of £15 followed by an annual fee of £10. For that breeders get to use the KC logo and documentation on their adverts, use their online find a puppy service to sell litters and they even get 4 weeks free insurance on...

There still is (and probably always will be) a good market for healthy pedigree pups but that does require considerable effort and expense. Health testing is only a small, but crucial, part of it. Breeding anything other than full pedigree's with traceable bloodlines and histories is...

I agree with hanneroon and I definitely think the RSPCA would have something to say to this guy. Problem is though that their powers are extrememly limited so I am not sure how far they could take it. You would probably need to provide them with a statement as well as documentation from your...

Peanut butter makes a good binder for Kongs, ie to stick other stuff like biscuits or kibble together, but it is too rich to stuff a whole one with. With your pup I definitely wouldn't be feeding anything as rich until she was at least 12 weeks and settled on a solid diet. As with all foods...

When you say that they stop barking when you take them to where you are, where are they when they start the barking? The normal cure for unwanted barking is to train a dog to bark on cue, if they bark on cue then they don't bark as much without the cue. This doesn't sound quite as...

To be blunt I think you may have been naive in your desire to have a dog with your current commitments but the blame should lie with the rescue centre. No rescue that I know of would place a young dog in a situation where it was to be left alone as much unless it had proven that it could cope...

If being left alone even for a relatively short period of time is causing her that much stress and worry then shouldn't you explore every possibility to remove that from her life? Anyone who tells you that crates are cruel or punitive to be frank, has no understanding of canine psychology and...

Some fantastic advice here. I would ask what kind of training you did with him a puppy classes for a year? It seems like you have been advised very poorly in the past and there is no doubt that this is the root of your current issues. But do not despair, you can teach an old dog new tricks. You...

Seperation anxiety is exactly that, anxiety. According to the Oxford dictionary anxiety is 'A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome'. It is not a protest and she is not punishing you, she is scared and stressed because you leave her and she does not...

Rough guide - ingredients should be listed in order of quantity, largest first. Look for a specific type of meat as the first ingredient, not a non-descriptive derivitive. Cereals are used as a filler and are hard to digest, avoid large amounts of corn, wheat, maize etc. If cost is an issue...

What food is he on now? It is a fine line between loose stools and an upset tum, and a healthy erm 'output' is a sign of a healthy diet, just as too soft or too hard is an indication that there is a problem. Dogs are just like us and they need balance and variety in their diet just like we do...