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We're all human and find ourselves using sounds which may be viewed as aversive to a dog. Humans are a vocal species though so I think it's important to be aware of the possible impact, but more important is know your dog. With Juno I use a 'try again' in a quiet voice otherwise she will keep...

Yes I use chicken breast training with clients to start off new behaviours and encourage them to do the same, and Juno benefits from the left over but generally she gets standard treats and sometimes multiples. I also encourage owners to sometimes give multiples for a really good response rather...

Interesting. It would helpful to know number of dogs involved in the tests, breed, ages etc as it could impact results. There is also a study which tested whether dogs had a concept of number (of treats that is ?). 2 Plates were placed on the floor and the dog allowed to approach. One plate had...

Sounds a bit similar to mine emergency cover. I'm not totally happy with the extra distance to travel but I've also weighed up what is the likelihood of needing to go there. In all my years of pet ownership I've only once had to phone the vet out of hours and they arranged for me to go straight...

What is the emergency cover Jen? My vets don't have their own emergency cover, theirs is covered by a clinic/vet hospital around 30 minutes drive from me. I haven't had to use it but when Juno was so I'll in May Victoria the vet sent details over to them on her condition, all the medication...

Hoping that Nelly shows more interest in food tomorrow. I know if you're unsure or worried you'll be straight to the vet but try not to worry. Not being too interested in one meal, particularly if she is drinking, peeing and pooing as normal, could be more weather related xx

I always find this interesting as many trainers I know frequently use client dog's to demonstrate a technique. I've attended various courses at different rescue centres and worked with dogs awaiting adoption in front of an audience without problems. You just spend a few minutes rewarding the dog...

My vet is 15/20 minutes away depending upon traffic but I would happily travel 20/30 minutes for a good vet. I'm lucky with my local practice with very good vets available. There's just one I avoid as I'm not happy with her attitude or handling skills. On the other hand Victoria was brilliant in...

Well done Coco and you @edzbird . He will get better at each outing, it's all learning and becoming used to different environments .

Hmm! Difficult to know for sure without seeing body language etc but it could be that he was a bit bored so took himself off. I see it happen with clients who struggle to engage with their dog and retain their attention. Normally I would be encouraging the human to step it up and be more...

I think it's a recent update that's the problem as I've seen the poblem in the last couple of days. At least if all else fails I can watch on laptop then revert to mobile/tablet to comment ?. Gotta love modern technology ???

@snowbunny, no. I get the boxer at the start of the video with the arrow to click on. No title showing, just 'posted by VT' and the FB logo. When I click to play it goes black with like a little 'box' type sign and the 'doughnut' working away. Playing around before posting I just clicked on the...

I'm like you @snowbunny. I've never particularly trained Juno for our mealtimes, just worked with what was offered from our very first meal with her home with us. She went under the table and curled up on my feet ?. Mealtimes she pretty much is under the table, or along the side of my chair. Her...

Nope. I'm just getting sound and the 'doughnut of death' while it tries to do something :(

Glad I'm not alone ?

Works fine on the laptop @snowbunny. Just FB videos on my Android/Chrome devices, no problems with other videos ie your Ginny/recall yesterday

It's the same on both my phone and tablet so Android and using chrome as the browser. I haven't tried on my laptop (using IE) haven't logged on from there as I couldn''t remember my password (well I was enjoying myself in Italy at the time and there may have been a glass or two of wine involved)...

Personally I wouldn't use 'wait' in a scenario which is more than a few minutes i.e looking in shop window, having a chat with a neighbour in passing etc. but very much when you are walking from A to B. For something like lunch in a pub, or coffee and cake I want something longer lasting hence...

Love the wee on mat ???. Bless you Spencer xx

Can't see the video , again !! :(