Approach: Action of a dog when it comes up to stock. Backing: Action of a dog when it jumps up and runs along the back of penned sheep to move them on. Bark: To “give tongue” or “speak up” on command to frighten and move stock. Beardie: A type of dog of Scottish origin – … Read more
People and dogs got together 15,000 years ago for very sensible reasons – hunting, guarding, rubbish disposal and warmth. Since that time dogs have had plenty of time to work out how to stake a claim in the human family hierarchy, manipulate pack leaders, and suffer the abuse (both intended and accidental) that humans have … Read more
DOG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 4 Man-dog problems By Dr Clive Dalton Dogs want to be dogs! There are no such things as “dog problems” –humans are giving the dogs grief, not letting them behave as dogs! This then disrupts the human’s life – which they see as a dog problem. So dogs see life differently … Read more
DOG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 3 Reproduction: Birth: Early life: Socialisation By Dr Clive Dalton Note her good body condition – but this sized litter and the heavy milk drag will quickly thin her down if she’s not fed properly and the pups supplemented. Reproduction Bitches Signs of oestrus in bitch Dogs (males) Desexing – castration … Read more
DOG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 2 Dog’s senses: Diet: Communication By Dr Clive Dalton Vision Hearing Smell Touch Where to touch an unfamiliar dog The top of the dog – head, scruff, back and tail are all “dominant” areas. It’s where other dogs grab in fights. Until you know the dog, touch it on low-down areas. … Read more
Origins: Dogs and SocietyBy Dr Clive Dalton Origins The wolf pack Dog’s benefits to early manIt’s easy to imagine a stray wolf cub brought home and becoming a family pet followed by breeding and selection for many traits useful to man. For example the domesticated wolf could provide: Recent DNA analysis With recent DNA analysis, … Read more