The Way of the Dog Articles
Dog Training
Who’s Handling Your Dog? – The National Occupational Standards for the Dog Industry
In October 2014, Lantra released the National Occupational Standards for the Dog Industry that promote the criteria for all people working with dogs. How does your dog service provider perform against these criteria and who is handling your dog?
The Benefits of Training your Dog
Taking time to train your dog has numerous benefits that can be incredibly stimulating and enjoyable for all involved.
Enlisting a Trainer – What Constitutes a Qualified Dog Trainer?
Following on with the Enlisting a Trainer theme the million dollar question is the one that seeks to identify and define what a qualified dog trainer is?
Dog Behaviour
Rehoming an Abandoned or Surrendered Dog
Up and down the country dog rescue centres of all kinds seek forever homes for 1000s of dogs that have been abandoned or surrendered into care. Social media campaigns spearheaded by armies of well-meaning volunteers and high profile celebrities encourage us to adopt...
How to Approach a Dog
Children have no natural fear of animals, only learnt ones; they do however possess a natural curiosity about animals. Keep your child safe by teaching them how to approach a dog.
What is Socialisation?
You will hear the word ‘socialisation’ often spoken by dog owners, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, but what does it really mean?
TWOTD Case Studies
The Case of the Biting Golden Retriever
Teddy was imported from Ireland having lost his home through the passing of his owner. The history of the dog was largely unknown and required thorough background checks in order to provide limited details. During transportation Teddy bit the handler. The dog was homed with two potential families both of which found Teddy to difficult to handle.
The Case of the Aggressive German Shepherd Dog (GSD)
The clients contacted The Way of the Dog Ltd having become concerned by the behaviour modification approach being adopted by a veterinary behaviourist working with their dog. Without any practical attempt to modify behaviour their dog had been placed on anti-depressants and a drug prescribed for epilepsy.
Seb the Romanian Orphan
Raised on the streets of Romania Seb learnt to scavenge for food and fight for survival. This is the story of how two loving people brought the young orphan to a life in the UK.
Want to know more about TWOTD?
At The Way of the Dog, we believe that all members of the dog training and behaviour industry should be transparent about their qualifications, experience, and knowledge so that they provide current and prospective clients with the information needed to make an informed decision on who they want to handle their dog. Find out more about The Way of the Dog Ltd, Shaun and his approach to dog behaviour and training by visiting the pages below. Visit our articles section to read posts about dog training and how to select a dog behaviourist or dog trainer.
Our Philosophy
How does TWOTD differ to other trainers / behaviouralists?
About Shaun - In Brief
An introduction from TWOTD’s founder
About Shaun - In Depth
Shaun’s experience and qualifications
Dog History
Shaun’s personal dog owning history