Dogs are continuous learners. Their learning doesn’t stop at formal training sessions—it occurs every second, shaped by environmental stimuli, social interactions, and human responses. Unwanted behaviours, such as counter-surfing, overexuberant greetings, or reactive lunging, are often the result of subtle reinforcement patterns, learned...

Dogs are always learning. Not just during formal training, but all the time—through what they see, hear, and experience, and how humans react to them. Sometimes, they pick up habits we don’t want, like counter-surfing, jumping on people, or running up to other dogs on walks. As a dog walker, it’s important to understand why these behaviours happen and how to prevent and stop...

Unwanted behaviours usually happen because dogs are getting something they want—food, attention, social interaction, or excitement. Every time a dog gets what they want, the behaviour is reinforced. Over time, it becomes stronger and more...