The Feral Behaviourist

Tonight’s episode walks through:💥 Real-time emotional first aid💥 Why sudden fear can develop even after years of stability💥 Koda’s experience this year💥 Practical things you can do immediately💥 How to support yourself, tooMutts and Mischief is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mutts and Mischief at muttsandmischief.substack.com/subscribe

Hi everyone, and welcome back to The Feral Behaviourist, where we talk all things dogs, behaviour, emotions, and connection — always with kindness at the heart. I’m Tasha Attwood, your host, and today I want to explore something that’s been changing across the dog training and behaviour world — and something I’m really passionate about — the language we use to describe dogs who struggle emotionally.Specifically, why I, and many others in the welfare-first community, are moving away from the word

Welcome to the very first episode of The Feral Behaviourist! I’m Tasha Attwood — a canine behaviourist, author, and educator — and I wanted to create a space where we can have real conversations about dogs. Not the Instagram-perfect, polished kind of training you often see online, but the messy, complex, and sometimes uncomfortable truths about living a… Get full access to Mutts and Mischief at muttsandmischief.substack.com/subscribe

Prey drive is a natural instinct in dogs—some have more of it, some have less, and it can be influenced by genetics, environment, and training. But here’s the thing: prey drive is not a justification for punishment.I often hear the argument that dogs with a strong prey drive must be managed with shock collars to prevent them from chasing wildlife or livestock. But that simply isn’t true. In the videos I’m sharing, you’ll see my dogs in close proximity to a herd of deer, cows, and even a horse. The

Ever wondered if dogs can learn just by watching? My four dogs and I put this theory to the test with some Do as I Do training using Mutt Muffs! 🐾✨In this video, I explain the concept of observational learning—where dogs pick up new skills and behaviours by watching their guardians or other dogs. Whether you’re curious about enhancing your training techniques or just want to see some fun doggo teamwork in action, this is for you!Check out the full explanation and see how my dogs got involved with

I hope whomever you choose as your dog professional, looks at your dog like this! Get full access to Mutts and Mischief at muttsandmischief.substack.com/subscribe