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Graeme Hall tackles two problems with dogs that bite. The first gets over excited when visitors arrive, and explores the new people by getting his teeth round their wrists. The Dogfather is clear he’s not being vicious, but he does need to be taught how to stay calm in exciting new situations.
The second dog is chihuahua Hulk, who Graeme recently met on the TV show Dogs Behaving Very Badly. Owners Kathryn and Craig catch Graeme up on how their training’s been going since he left. They originally called him in as their dog was scared of them, and reacting by biting.
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Graeme Hall talks through how to help your dog settle in various scenarios, including when you’re busy working from home, when you leave them alone in the house, and at night time.
How long should you leave your dog by themselves? Should the dog be able to sleep out of their crate? How much should you interact with your dog during the day? The Dogfather explains that the answers to all these questions is always ‘it depends on the dog’.
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Graeme Hall tackles a number of questions listeners have about dogs who like to use their paws. First up is a cross breed who absolutely loves digging up the garden. Her owner has made her a sandpit so she can dig there... but she’s still intent on making a mess of the grass.
Then, what does The Dogfather suggest for a dog who keeps flipping her water bowl upside down and causing a mess on the kitchen floor? Plus, help for an old Jack Russell who can’t stop gnawing at her paws.
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Graeme Hall helps a couple of listeners whose dogs don’t seem to be particularly interested in toys. First, an owner who wants to use a toy to teach his food-motivated rottweiler an ‘out’ command, and secondly an owner who would like her rescue dog to learn how to play.
The Dogfather also wonders whether it’s important that every dog likes playing, or if some just never will, and that’s ok. Plus, why might brain games be just as – if not more – important than physical games?
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Graeme Hall asks how you know when your dog is happy… Do you associate ‘excitement’ – maybe a waggy tail – with happiness? Actually, a calm dog is a happy dog, and most of the behavioural issues Graeme deals with come back to the dog being over-excited. The Dogfather helps a listener whose terriers get too excited just before walk time, and another whose cockapoo is chaotic when his owners return from the shop.
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Graeme Hall explains why dogs – in particular puppies – are likely to nip at everything they can …the sofa, your slippers, your hand…! They’re exploring and learning about the world in the same way we would with our hands! However, it can be incredibly frustrating, so with the help of two listeners, Graeme talks through techniques to help nip the problem in the bud, including rewarding with toys and putting the pup in time out.
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It’s a festive special! Graeme Hall talks through what he thinks about special doggy chocolate, the best presents you can buy to keep your dog mentally stimulated throughout the day, and how to make sure your dog isn’t overwhelmed by extra (energetic!) people in the house. Plus, he explains how to teach the ‘leave’ command ahead of Christmas just in case your dog starts to get curious about picking decorations and food off the floor…
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Graeme Hall helps two listeners whose dogs both have issues with visitors arriving at the house. One is incredibly scared, and hides under the sofa and barks, while the other gets over-excited and jumps at anyone who walks through the door. Graeme talks through tips including implementing strong command words, and even ignoring the dog entirely.
Do you have a question for The Dogfather? Send Graeme a voice note and a video of your pesky pooch to [email protected]. -
Graeme Hall talks through how to implement a bedtime routine for your dog, including walking and feeding them at the same time, as well as creating a lovely cosy den in their crate. He also hears from a listener who’s soon bringing home a rescue from Portugal – what advice does he have to help the dog settle in her new bed? Plus, what does Graeme think about dogs getting up on furniture…?
Do you have a question for The Dogfather? Send Graeme a voice note and a video of your pesky pooch to [email protected].
