The Barky Dog Blog

Should You Comfort Your Dog When They're Scared?

Should You Comfort Your Dog When They're Scared?

Alyssa Ralph

It's common to hear that you shouldn't reinforce a dog's fear by comforting them when they're scared. However...

Should You Comfort Your Dog When They're Scared?

Alyssa Ralph

It's common to hear that you shouldn't reinforce a dog's fear by comforting them when they're scared. However...

Beyond the Bribe: Why Coercion Doesn't Work in Reactive Dog Training

Beyond the Bribe: Why Coercion Doesn't Work in ...

Alyssa Ralph

Is using food to get your dog to behave making things better or worse?

Beyond the Bribe: Why Coercion Doesn't Work in ...

Alyssa Ralph

Is using food to get your dog to behave making things better or worse?

Are You Feeding Your Dog The Right Amount?

Are You Feeding Your Dog The Right Amount?

Alyssa Ralph

Your dog’s weight has a huge impact on their overall health and behaviour...

Are You Feeding Your Dog The Right Amount?

Alyssa Ralph

Your dog’s weight has a huge impact on their overall health and behaviour...

Is Your Reactive Dog Making You Grieve?

Is Your Reactive Dog Making You Grieve?

Alyssa Ralph

When I first brought home Dougal, my own reactive dog, I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster I was about to embark on...

Is Your Reactive Dog Making You Grieve?

Alyssa Ralph

When I first brought home Dougal, my own reactive dog, I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster I was about to embark on...

Fussy Eating in Dogs: How to Get Your Dog Eating Again!

Fussy Eating in Dogs: How to Get Your Dog Eatin...

Alyssa Ralph

Is your dog showing signs of being a fussy eater? It's time to leave behind the worry and frustration and get your dog eating again...

Fussy Eating in Dogs: How to Get Your Dog Eatin...

Alyssa Ralph

Is your dog showing signs of being a fussy eater? It's time to leave behind the worry and frustration and get your dog eating again...

The Necessity of Nap Time

The Necessity of Nap Time

Alyssa Ralph

Sleep is a vital part of a dog’s day, and contributes towards both their physical and their emotional health...

The Necessity of Nap Time

Alyssa Ralph

Sleep is a vital part of a dog’s day, and contributes towards both their physical and their emotional health...

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