Dog Behaviourist Ricardo Ministro

How to deal with other people and dogs on walks?

If your dog is showing Reactive or Aggressive behaviour, walks can be very stressful for you and your dog… mainly because of others. How should we deal with other people and dogs on walks? Watch the video to know my aswer. Thank you, Dog Behaviourist Ricardo Ministro

“Distractions” to stop problematic behaviours

Using distractions to stop or avoid problematic behaviours is not uncommon for many. But should we do it? Is that going to help? All the answers in the video. Thank you, Dog Behaviourist Ricardo Ministro

Building Connection to reduce “scanning”

Good morning all, Here is a short clip of my previous session with Teken the rescued dog. Teken can get over-stimulated when she sees other dogs in the same area. She will lunge, bark and sometimes run around in a frantic manner when she sees them. Obviously, when she does not see them, she stillContinue reading “Building Connection to reduce “scanning””

OVER-EXCITED DOGS

OVER-EXCITED DOGS Dogs showing over-excited behaviours towards dogs or humans can be problematic. Jumping, barking, lunging and nipping behaviours based on excitement can be just too much for some people and dogs to deal with and one of the most common actions we choose to engage is not letting the “problematic” dog be in situationsContinue reading “OVER-EXCITED DOGS”

Bruno the Rescued Staffie, Destructive Behaviour – Conclusion

BRUNO THE RESCUED STAFFIE, DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR – CONCLUSION A few months ago I was requested to visit Bruno to help out in some issues in the house. “Bruno has been destroying the house for several months… Doors, floors, carpets… He also knows how to open doors and destroyed several christmas gifts, books, torn apart toiletContinue reading “Bruno the Rescued Staffie, Destructive Behaviour – Conclusion”