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Socialisation means lots of exposure
Myth: Puppies should be introduced to as many new experiences as possible in their socialisation period so they get used to them. Truth: This approach...
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Confidence comes from toughening them up!
Myth: Pushing puppies to engage with scary things will speed up the process of growing up confident and out-growing their fear. Truth: Forcing unpleasant or unwanted...
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Feeding from a bowl is best!
Myth: It is best to feed my puppy from their food bowl IntroductionMany people are committed to feeding their puppy at a set time or times, giving them all their...
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A tired puppy is a good puppy myth
Myth: A puppy who is doing the zoomies or who will not stop biting is ‘naughty’. Truth: An over-exhausted puppy is often angsty leading to more biting, barking and unwanted behaviour....
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The 'critical period' myth
My puppy can’t be socialised after 14 weeks! Myth 1: Puppy socialisation closes after 14 weeks or when the ‘critical period’ end. If my pup is not socialised by then,...
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What's in the name?
What’s in the name? According to Jaak Panksepp, the mammalian brain has seven distinct emotional systems. SEEKING is a background system which contributes...
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