caroline

Dog's name(s):
Molly and Sampson

Dog's breed(s):
Bernese Mountain Dog and LabxGreat Dane

Dog's age(s):
8 and 2

I am a Canine Behaviourist in Northern Ireland. It was my first dog that really got me started learning about dog behaviour and psychology. At first I just wanted to know a little more so that I could understand her better but I very quickly became addicted to the subject and found myself taking more courses and reading more and more books. My friends started asking me to help them with their dogs, and then their friends and it just snow balled from there. I love my job and can't see myself doing anything else.

I have finally finished writing my first book, its called 'How to be the Perfect Pack Leader' and you can get it at www.gooddoggie.co.uk/books.htm. Its a step by step guide to being the Pack Leader your dog always dreamed of, I hope you like it.

My whole life revolves around animals whether it be my own (dogs, cats or reptiles) or wildlife and conservation, my favourite people on TV are Craig Busch (the lion man), Cesar Millan (the dog whisperer) and Shaun Ellis (the wolf man from Devon), I have an awesome respect for the work they do and hope someday that I might earn a similar respect that they do as animal behaviour experts.

I have two dogs; Molly who is a Bernese Mountain Dog. I had her from a puppy but she is starting to show her age now and I fear we may lose her soon, I will miss her loads. I also have Sampson, he is a LabxGreat Dane, he is only two and is loads of fun although he does torture Molly sometimes. Sampson is a great dog and I often take him with me to help train dog aggressive dogs as he so patient with them. Sampson loves his walks - especially if I take a ball with me!

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caroline is from United Kingdom and has been a K9 member since 13 Nov 2008. So far caroline's showcase has been viewed 1054 times by other K9 members.
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On 15 Mar 2010 at 22:33:27 bubbleleh wrote:

Hi, Are you going to see Cesar in the Odyssey ? I live in Belfast.

caroline replied: Hiya Yes, can't wait
 
Mar 15 2010 - 11:03pm
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On 21 Nov 2009 at 12:17:39 JackRussellTaff wrote:

Hi Caroline , Just wondered if you have had any experience with a Springer Spaniel pulling on lead like a maniac ?? lol  To me I reckon his prey instinct is very high as he is on constant sniff about wherever he is . What would you suggest for him ? I have told the owner to order an Illusion Collar from Cesar to see if it helps him also !!

caroline replied: Hi Plenty! It is a really common problem for Springers in particular but also for other breeds. An Illusion collar may help, but the problem is usually that the dog is over excited, when a dog is over excited he is never going to learn much so calm the dog down first and then start training him to walk to heel and you should have much better results.
 
Nov 22 2009 - 8:59am
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On 8 Nov 2009 at 09:23:23 spokenforknine wrote:

hello caroline you do looked pleased..and happy take care DAVID

On 2 Nov 2009 at 17:29:26 sashandpeb wrote:

Hi Caroline thanks for the advice I must try that and I will invest into a halti. I will tell you later on how we get on thanks again

Sashandpeb

On 1 Nov 2009 at 13:12:21 claireboo wrote:

Thank you very much for the comment you left on my topic "chewing" its working like a charm!!! lot of licks from Ruesk :)

Claireboo ;)

caroline replied: Argh! Thank you, let me know if you need any other tips.
 
Nov 02 2009 - 8:44am
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