Tag: dog training school

  • Definition, victims and facilitating factors of severe dog on dog aggression (research article summary)

    Definition, victims and facilitating factors of severe dog on dog aggression (research article summary)

    Schilder, van der Borg, Vinke – 2019 – Intraspecific killing in dogs: Predation behavior or aggression? A study of aggressors, victims, possible causes, and motivations (link to partial view here) – Jnl Vet Beh Vol. 34 Nov-Dec 2019, pp. 52-59  The University of Utrecht’s team of dog behaviour specialists has had another noteworthy article published. […]

  • Dogs and kids: do you make the right choices?

    Dogs and kids: do you make the right choices?

      OhMyDog focuses a lot on the dog-child dynamic. Dogs and kids can be a wonderful combinations, or it can be a disaster waiting to happen.  It turns out that interactions between child and dog are surrounded by myth and hear-say, and it can result in unsafe practices. Well-meaning parents often miss red flags that […]

  • Research summary: Carrots versus sticks

    Research summary: Carrots versus sticks

    OhMyDog follows evidence-based principles to advise you on your dog’s behaviour. We keep our finger on the pulse of relevant scientific developments so your dog gets effective possible, reflecting the latest insights into dog behaviour.  For information about making a behaviourist appointment; For a list of our services and courses. We have reviewed this study […]

  • Nieuwe hondentrainers gezocht!

    Nieuwe hondentrainers gezocht!

    Ben je op zoek naar de volgende uitdaging in jouw kennis van hondentraining en hondengedrag? Ben je op zoek voor een leuke (semi-)vrijwilliger part-time bijbaantje met honden voor op de lange termijn? Ben je benieuwd naar evidence-based hondentraining? Wil je in een klein, informeel, internationaal team 1 avond per week honden trainen? Neem een kijkje […]

  • No dog training lessons on 22 and 24 July

    No dog training lessons on 22 and 24 July

    Dear students As previously indicated during your registration, the training location is not available on Monday 22 July and Wednesday 24 July. We look forward to welcoming you again from the week after (29 and 31 July, respectively, depending on your class day) We wish you a wonderful week.

  • Why great puppy classes give your pup the best start in life

    Why great puppy classes give your pup the best start in life

      More experienced dog owners ask themselves if they would benefit from puppy classes. We get that question a lot, so we thought we’d create an infographic to explain the benefits of a responsibly run puppy class, even for experienced owners.   Enjoy and share!    More info about the puppy class Book a spot […]

  • Food is not love: also for dogs

    Food is not love: also for dogs

    (Picture credits at the end of the post) This lady’s journey to help her foster dog lose weight is awe-inspiring. The target was huge (50 kilos!), but, as with behaviour modification goals, she broke it up into tiny little steps. There is a controversial aspect of using food in training, and that is the risk […]

  • Why are are NOT dog trainers

    Why are are NOT dog trainers

    [illustration credits at the end of the post] I wish there was a better word to describe what we do. ‘Dog training’ certainly isn’t it. Let me start by telling you a little secret: I am allergic to registrations that start with “I want my dog to do as he is told” and “I want […]

  • Advanced obedience competition at OhMyDog!

    Advanced obedience competition at OhMyDog!

        On Monday 13 May 2019, 19.00-21.00, OhMyDog Hondentraining Den Haag is organising its first Advanced Obedience olympic games.  The Advanced Obedience students will be showing off what they have learnt over the past ten weeks, and will be competing for the Golden cup! Students who have competed will be entertained with a free […]

  • Funclass demo in Den Haag

    Funclass demo in Den Haag

    Today, we gave demos of our fun class for the municipality of The Hague, to celebrate the opening of a new fenced off dog field in Bezuidenhout West.   We got to meet local dog owners, and taught them how to teach their dogs to: – skateboard, – find their owners’ keys, – pick up […]