The Canine Behaviourist

15/03/2025

Why do the most dramatic dog trainers—those using harsh corrections and "tough love"—gain massive followings, while ethical, science-based trainers often struggle for attention? The answer lies in psychology: fast results, entertainment value, and a fascination with dominance all play a role in what goes viral. But is what’s popular actually what’s best for dogs?

This article dives into the hidden reasons behind the rise of extreme trainers—and how we can shift the focus back to humane, evidence-based training. Let’s talk about it! ⬇️

The Psychology Behind Dramatic Dog Training If you’ve spent any time on social media or watching dog training content, you’ve probably notic...

12/03/2025

🐶 Your Dog’s Tail Wag Might Be Telling You More Than You Think! 🔬

Did you know that a wag to the right means something totally different from a wag to the left? Or that dogs might actually smell time passing? ⏳👃

Science has uncovered some mind-blowing facts about how dogs think, feel, and communicate. If you love geeking out over canine behavior, you won’t want to miss this! 🧠🐕

Read more here 👉 http://thecaninebehaviourist.blogspot.com/2025/03/geeky-canine-behavior-facts-backed-by.html

What’s the coolest dog fact you know? Drop it in the comments! 🐾

12/03/2025

What does the science tell us about adverse training methods?

The Science Behind Dog Training: Why Aversive Methods Might Not Be the Best Choice If you’ve ever dived into the world of dog training, yo...

12/03/2025

🐶 Dogs' Unique Ability to Read Human Emotions: The Left-Gaze Bias Explained 🧐

Dogs have developed a fascinating ability to understand human emotions through a behavior known as the left-gaze bias. This means that when dogs look at human faces, they instinctively focus more on the right side of the person's face—the area that expresses emotions more vividly. Interestingly, this bias is specific to human faces; dogs do not exhibit the same behavior when looking at other dogs or inanimate objects.

In contrast, rhesus monkeys display a left-gaze bias towards both human and monkey faces, but not towards inverted faces, indicating a broader application of this behavior. This suggests that the left-gaze bias in dogs is a specialized adaptation, likely developed through domestication, to enhance communication and bonding with humans.

Understanding this unique behavior can greatly enhance our training methods and improve the holistic well-being of our canine companions. By recognizing that dogs are attuned to our facial expressions and emotional states, we can tailor our interactions to be more positive and supportive, fostering a deeper bond and a happier, healthier life for both us and our furry friends.

Have you noticed your dog responding to your facial expressions or moods? Share your experiences below! 🐕👇

12/03/2025

Training and behaviour content coming soon

11/01/2024

Fun With Dogs Viseu Portugal is looking to start free community based dog training classes in and around Viseu, comment for interest

11/01/2024

Good Doggos is in the process of opening up in our new home in Sunny Portugal. You are welcome to continue to follow our journey we wish our english clients the best of luck in the future

24/09/2023

Good Doggos County Durham is no longer operating. It has been this while for some time. Thank you everyone

02/01/2023

Happy new year everyone.

More information coming soon on returning to classes and outstanding appointments.

See you all soon x

11/12/2022

Are you looking for a dog training class that will help you teach your furry friend the core skills they need to be well-behaved and well-mannered? Look no further! Our mixed ability dog training class is perfect for dogs of all ages and skill levels.

During our class, you'll learn how to teach your dog basic commands like sit, stay, and come, as well as more advanced skills like loose-leash walking, recall and more. Our experienced trainer will also be on hand to help troubleshoot any individual issues you may be facing with your dog.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to give your dog the training they need to be a happy, well-behaved member of your family. Sign up for our dog training class today

Located in Spennymoor Mondays at 630pm
Www.gooddoggos.co.uk book here

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”- Orhan Pamuk We offer and more! We cover County Durham, Classes operate out of Spennymoor Good dog basic training class We cover basic commands with progression leading to more complex behaviours. We use games in the training to build ha...