The Grumpy Old Dog Lady

Vlogs by the Grumpy Old Dog Lady

A Vlog, or Vlogging, is very similar to Blogging, just that presented by way of a short video on a particular subject.

We are delighted to feature Vlogs by senior Behaviour Consultant (Dogs and Cats), Kathy Clayton. Kathy also runs puppy classes in Lower Sandhurst, and basic, intermediate, advanced, agility, clicker training at Forest Farm and the Torah Academy. Kathy regularly travels overseas( UK, USA, Europe, Russia) to attend dog shows, courses, judge, and to meet up with other trainers for discussions on training. Kathy is as passionate about sharing education as we are, and we are positive that you will thoroughly enjoy all the different topics - we will be posting a new Vlog about once every ten day, so do watch on our Facebook page for announcement of same.

Should you want to contact Kathy to find out about behaviour assistance, puppy school, training etc. Kathy Clayton : 082 454 1750 : 011 783 3042 : [email protected] : www.kcdogschool.com

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Can Dogs Say NO?

Can our dogs actually say no, and if so, do we even recognize when they are saying no, and take heed of same? Not to do so can result in behaviour from the dog we may not have expected.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - To pee or not to pee!
Kathy made this video after having a training class at her home which resulted in male dogs peeing where ever they wanted.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady made this Vlog, after she had an owner in floods of tears when walking in Delta Park with her dog on a lead and being harrassed by dog walkers with a large number of dogs.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Life After Shutdown

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Getting your dog used to you wearing a Face mask.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Dealing with Resource Guarding

This is something that happens so easily, especially when you have foster dogs staying with you. These easy tips will help to prevent this happening.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Fostering during the Corona Shutdown

Excellent advice for those fostering now, and considering in the future. Please share, there are many people in trouble at the moment with dogs not getting on

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Integrating Dogs and Cats

TGODL gives you some tips on achieving this as well as some info on breeds where it is more difficult to integrate them

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Your Second Dog

So many people make the common mistake of not going the same route as they did with the first dog - find out why it is so imprortant to attend puppy school, training etc, and avoid future pittfalls.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - Providing for your dog in your Will

We should all provide for our dogs in our Will for what will happen to them. However, it is not always as straight forward as it may seem. TGODL educates us on aspects to be thought about.

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady - How to avoid having to rehome a "teenager dog"

The GODL gives excellant advise that all potential dog owners should think about before taking a puppy. Think about it - we propbably put more throught into what type of car we will get, and investigate it more, than we do to a live animal that will share its whole life with us, be part of our families!

MY DOG WAKES ME UP DURING THE NIGHT TO GO POTTY.

This really is a very common situation, and TGPDL gives you the tools and knowledge to change this. Will take a bit of effort and consistency from you, but a good night's sleep is well worth it!

WHEN ANOTHER DOG SCHOOL 'FAILS' YOUR DOG

The Grumpy Old Dog Lady talks about when a dog ‘fails’ at dog school and is asked to leave. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated instance, and we ourselves have had ‘failed’ pups come to us at puppy school, who either were asked to leave, or spent the whole of puppy school outside the area where the other puppies were because their pups exhibited aggression. We have also seen clients for behaviour concerns with their dogs, that have told us the same thing. It is crucial that when people take their dogs to puppy school that they ensure that the people running them are qualified. A puppy or dog such as this, is simply not coping, and need a l bit more help. The instructor should either be able to supply same, or at least put the person in touch with a behaviourist. If you do know anybody who has had this problem, suggest to them to get hold of a behaviourist, so that any inappropriate behaviour the puppy may be exhibiting, can be dealt with, and the sooner the better.

NEVER LEAVE A PUPPY ALONE WITH AN ADULT DOG
It does not matter how good the older dogs are with a puppy, this is something that should never happen - The Grumpy Old Dog Lady tells you why not.

Breeders Part 1
This is a discussion about breeders. The Grumpy Old Dog Lady talks about why responsible breeders shouldn't be attacked, but be allowed to do their breeding and the many benefits that one has when buying from a Reputable, Responsible and Committed Breeder. Please note, people have found this Vlog very controversial - after viewing please have a look at the Vlog below The Big Detate - Rescue vs Breeders.

The Big Debate - Rescue v Breeders
Friends of the dog is all about education and information. Our view is that both breeders and shelters need to be educated, coached and regulated.

It is our dream that one day all of the above will be I place and that each animal would be loved and looked after.

People may not always agree with one another but we can all learn from each other. As the old saying goes "the mind is like a parachute;it only works when it is open."

BODY CORPORATE/BOARD OF TRUSTEES VS DOG OWNERS
The Grumpy Old Dog Lady talks about how wrong body corporate/board of trustees etc have got it, and what type of dogs should be allowed in complexes.

WHY ARE SMALL DOGS SO HARD TO HOUSE TRAIN?
Over the years the GODL has done numerous home visits for small breed dogs that are not house trained. This is a discussion about why small breed dogs are not house trained properly and some tips to change the behaviour.

Our dogs are confronted to a myriad of ‘human’ things in their lives. These are things that they simply don’t understand, and as a result many dogs suffer from fear in one form or another.

Some dogs cope better than other dogs when left at home alone. Here are some ideas to provide entertainment when you are not there.

Dem bones, dem bones…..there has been serious debates about the advantages and disadvantages of giving bones to dogs whether for health purposes or as therapy for the prevention or control of behaviour disorders.