Von Ultimate Dog Shop
We have been involved in the breeding and training of dogs for 40 years. We have seen training equipment come and go from organisations doing
Dr Michael Kern, His Dog and Training
An interview with Dr. Michael Kern about his experience in the Dog World with his Dobermann and Training. Q: Good Morning Michael, thank you
DNA Is Not Destiny
The Science of Epigenetics 30 Years ago, a friend made a behavioural claim that shocked me and was considered scientific heresy. His claim was impossible,
Interview – Kris Kotsopoulos by LifeWise Pet Nutrition
An Interview with Kris Kotsopoulos by Life Wise Pet Nutrition.
Article Indication
First Principle A ‘tracking article’ itself should have potentially no meaning to a dog. It is nothing more than a piece of material. What should
Signals In Dog Training
Antecedents, Behaviour and Consequences Every time we interact with our dog we provide some form of signal and these signals overtime associated with pleasant or
Learning and Motivation
The clearest representation of the learning quadrant – Kris Kotsopoulos
The Reward
The Reward Many times, rewards are taken for granted, and the assumption is that the reward we offer to our dog is rewarding solely because
Feed Back Systems
Feedback Systems Most dog trainers start learning to train dogs similarly. Traditionally we are taught to bring our dogs to class, place a correction chain
What Is Holistic Pet Food By Performadog and iPurr?
It follows, therefore, that holistic food by definition must nourish the body as a whole. Unfortunately, most pet foods carrying the holistic label claim, merely use the term to describe a food that has been made from natural ingredients.
Performadog & iPurr Nutrient Ramping?
When considering the food that we and our pets should eat, we initially think of raw ingredients. Meat, vegetables, fruits, grains and pulses and they are like are typical of the foods that spring to mind as being suitable ingredients for a balanced diet, but the science of nutrition goes a lot further than just considering food groups.
The Effect Of Digestion And The Microbiome On Skin And Coat
The current flavour of the month when it comes to any discussion regarding nutrition, skin and coat health, digestion and the function of the gut is