Kensington Hounds3 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSDEFAULT PASSIVITY & LEARNED HELPLESSNESSDefault passivity in dogs, in the context of behaviour modification or training that involves aversives, refers to a behavioural state...
Kensington Hounds4 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSDOORBELL REACTIVITYMany dog owners are familiar with the scenario: the doorbell rings, and suddenly, their normally calm and friendly pet transforms into a...
Kensington Hounds5 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSSEPARATION ANXIETYSeparation anxiety in dogs is a complex and distressing condition that can manifest through behaviours such as excessive barking,...
Kensington Hounds5 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSBARRIER FRUSTRATIONBarrier frustration refers to a behavioural response seen in dogs when their access to something they desire is physically blocked by an...
Kensington Hounds3 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSCANINE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (CCD)What is CCD? CCD (Canine Compulsive Disorder) can be a repetitive, involuntary, and excessive behaviour that serves no apparent purpose....
Kensington Hounds4 min readCONCERNING BEHAVIOURSRESOURCE GUARDINGResource guarding in dogs is a behaviour where a dog displays protective or defensive actions over food, toys, spaces, or even people to...