Spending some time teaching your dog to have good manners will help you and your dog to communicate properly. In this way you build peaceful and pleasant encounters, both at home and when you are out. Your dog may be the nicest and friendliest dog in the neighbour hood, but…
Are all dogs equal?
There is a well-known phrase – there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. But is it really only all in how you raise them? What makes some dogs so easy to train and others seemingly impossible? HOW DO DOGS COMMUNICATE AND ORGANISE THEMSELVES? All dogs are the same in…
The Importance of having fun with your dog
Dogs love to play and are always ready to have fun. Regular play sessions keep your dog both physically and mentally healthy. It is also good for you, a definite mood booster and sure to put a smile on your face. Most dogs enjoy more than just one activity. They…
Oman’s own ‘hotel for dogs’
This post is an article of Times of Oman, who had the curtesy to write about Jebel k9 training services and boarding services. In 2009, when we got a peek into the life of a pampered dog in the family-friendly flick ‘Hotel for Dogs’, it was then, when we realised…
Staying in Oman all summer?
Keeping your dog busy during the summer months can be a real challenge however there are lots of fun activities you can do with your dog even during the hottest of summer days. Brush up on your dog’s training. Training the basics such as daily down stays are essential however,…
Pet Loss
I was sorting out some old files recently and came across a clipping of a newspaper article from 2011 where I had been interviewed for advice on pet loss. I read the article and my heart warmed at the references and stories I had shared about dogs that I have…
Fears and Phobias in Dogs
I recently learned a new term for a phobia called Casadastraphobia. It means a pathological fear of falling into the sky. I had been researching compulsive behaviors in dogs that have a fear of the sky after working with a client whose dog has started this behavior in the recent…
Should your dog walk to heel ?
Walks with your dog should be structured and unstructured depending on where you are walking. If walking on a crowded street your dog should walk comfortably beside you in the “heel” position. if on the beach or on a hike you can give them more freedom on a long leash…