Sarah DykesJan 3, 20213 min2020: Are Our Pet Dogs In A Behaviour Crisis?2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. For many people, their lives have been turned upside down, and suddenly, many of us...
Sarah DykesDec 14, 20203 minHazardous HowlidaysSome dogs enjoy dressing up more than others. This time of year is typically slow for me – everyone is busy preparing for the holidays,...
Sarah DykesSep 8, 20203 minClassical Conditioning 101I’ve often had people comment that I’m just distracting dogs with treats at class – really, is that all they think is going on? It may...
Sarah DykesAug 14, 20204 minShorty's Guide to Making FriendsI constantly see posts online asking about how reactive dogs can become friends with other dogs – what do you do? How do you do it? How...
Sarah DykesJul 16, 20202 minTwo (Or Three or Four) Is A CrowdOne of my most popular behaviour consultation requests is for dogs that reside in the same home and are not getting along – in some...
Sarah DykesMay 4, 20202 minAdolescent Dogs & the PandemicWe’re weeks into social isolation in my area – it’s not a huge difference for me, although my local Starbucks may close down as I no...
Sarah DykesApr 22, 20203 minThe Isolation of Behaviour ProblemsHaving a dog is supposed to do all sorts of wonderful things for us – reduce stress, increase exercise, increase social interactions, and...
Sarah DykesApr 3, 20204 minMy Life With A Malinois*this post was written in 2015 - I still love my Malinois - sequel blog to come* My name is Sarah, and I have a Belgian Malinois. If you...
Sarah DykesMar 23, 20203 minPuppies in a PandemicIt's weird times - the world is in a COVID-19 pandemic. We're told to quarantine, social isolate, social distance from others, avoid...
Sarah DykesMar 17, 20202 minRemarkable MomentsNo matter how rotten you may think your dog is – pulling on leash, barking, bouncing, jumping up on people – I guarantee that there are...
Sarah DykesJan 18, 20203 minTips for Adding a Second DogI added a second dog to my home last year, and I’m often asked by people the benefits of adding a second dog to the home. Ummm,...
Sarah DykesDec 22, 20192 minThe Heart Dog I think like most dog trainer-types, I got into dog training when I adopted my very first dog on my own. Sure, I had grown up with dogs...