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Being "neurosassy" with a spicy dachshund. A clients tail - Hayley and Walter.
I don’t generally post blogs or videos about my clients as I am so proud of them all, they all work incredibly hard, but occasionally...
perfectlypolitedac
Feb 111 min read
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Marking! Why do they do it and how do we stop it?
Marking is a normal dog behaviour, but when its in a place that we don't want it to happen it can affect your relationships with your...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 88 min read
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Research study investigating the relationship between on lead behaviour and IVDD in dachshunds. Please take part
Research into onlead behaviour and IVDD in dachshunds
perfectlypolitedac
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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When the Beast conquers all....an inspiration for us all to strive to do our best and more.
My inspiration for being better. A Christmas Tail - Prince Ted My inspiration for biting the bullet and doing the Dynamic Dogs...
perfectlypolitedac
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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The countdown has begun......
Are you ready for the celebrations to begin? I do feel a bit early with this but in the interests of getting some Christmas tips to you...
perfectlypolitedac
Dec 1, 20247 min read
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What is a Dynamic Dog Assessment and why is it relevant to my dogs behaviour?
The short version: WE ARE GOOD TO GO! The Dynamic Dog Assessments are now available to book. After 6 months of hard work I am hoping...
perfectlypolitedac
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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Yank, Crank, Snap, Tap, Jerk......its only their neck! It's not important! Stop being such a snowflake!!
We need to do better and we need to advocate for our dogs. What is going on in the dog training profession at the minute is worrying and...
perfectlypolitedac
Sep 27, 202413 min read
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The rescue rules of 3 or the rule of "fews"- the do's and do nots!
How to help a new dog settle into your home and what to watch for in the first "few" days, weeks or months...and even years. With all the...
perfectlypolitedac
Sep 15, 20247 min read
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The impact on behaviour when medical issues are managed!
A follow up on Ted, and the impact that treating and managing pain can have on behaviour.....a happy tail! Literally! As a follow up to...
perfectlypolitedac
Sep 8, 20247 min read
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BACK TO SCHOOOOOLLLLL!!!
The summer holidays are nearly at an end.....what are your plans? Â As the children look to returning to school many of us are looking...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 31, 20244 min read
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Living with a dachshund with a discombobulated brain
Understanding the challenges faced by carers of disabled dogs. Todays focus: The brain! As you all know I am a huge advocate for disabled...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 25, 20248 min read
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What to expect (from your dax) when you are expecting!
Pregnancy and dachshunds. Whats the scoop? Â People often ask do they know? The answer is yes, they do. Â They will pick up in changing...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 21, 202412 min read
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Facing homelessness with your pet?
Its not something that is talked about, and certainly not something I thought I'd ever write about, but finding information is harder...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 10, 20249 min read
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New kid on the block! How to introduce a new dog to your home with other dogs.
This is a common dilemma. Often people are completely confident in the introductions, and sometimes people are less so. Having taken on...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 3, 20244 min read
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As teachers, trainers, instructors....we must do better!
As teachers, we must do better. Whether you are a dog owner, dog trainer, instructor, behaviourist, mentor or parent. We must do...
perfectlypolitedac
Jul 27, 20246 min read
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Summer holidays are nearly here!
What does that mean for you and your dachshunds? Its coming to the end of term and nearly the summer holidays! We might actually get some...
perfectlypolitedac
Jul 11, 20247 min read
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The behavioural aftermath of IVDD and other conditions needing confinement for recovery and how to make life easier!
When your dog is suddenly put onto "strict rest" the sudden loss of freedom can be as hard as the sudden loss of movement. I explore...
perfectlypolitedac
Jun 22, 202419 min read
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Giardia....the parasite with fangs which is everywhere and often overlooked as an underlying contributor to behavioural issues amongst other things!
I won't do pictures for this one.....I really don't want to gross you out too much! I'll also try to keep this short, its not exactly...
perfectlypolitedac
May 30, 20246 min read
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Let sleeping dogs lie! How much sleep do they need?
Sleep is often taken for granted. We assume because they’ve slept through the night that they’ve had enough…..but have they? Like with...
perfectlypolitedac
May 12, 20248 min read
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Do you have the puppy blues?
Puppy Blues? It’s a thing! I want to talk about puppy blues and share some tips to help you through. It really is a thing. Sadly many...
perfectlypolitedac
May 8, 20248 min read
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