Dogs behaving badly

DOGS BEHAVING BADLY - Mic Martin on hand to help Oscar customers at Crufts

Is your boxer a bit boisterous, your terrier a tearaway or your collie a little too melancholic when left home alone? It may be a case of more bark than bite but nuisance behaviour is not such a walk in the park and Mic Martin shows Crufts how to nip it in the bud.

Famed for being the no nonsense behaviour expert on BBC3’s Dog Borstal, the former police dog handler has joined forces with Oscar Pet Foods to host on the couch consultations to demonstrate that the right diet can do wonders for temperament, behaviour and doggy well-being.
Mic, who has corrected his fair share of anti-social pooches comments: “Dogs ruling the roost and running rings around their owners is unfortunately commonplace, but just a few simple steps can get dog and owner on their way to a far happier relationship. This all starts with feeding and I’m a firm believer that what you put into your pet is what you get out and additive-fuelled diets are warning signs for behaviour disasters.

“Oscar Pet Foods is well known for its ‘you are what you eat’ approach to feeding and I am with them – dog owners will reap the rewards if only they feed the right diet. The company has undertaken extensive research to develop a new all natural product which contains none of the nasty ingredients that encourage bad behaviour such as [client to confirm], and what’s more their local Nutritional Advisors bring the goods direct to customers’ doors so there really are no excuses.”
Oscar Pet Foods advisers are experts in animal well-being and also believe that diet and nutrition are key considerations in a holistic approach to dog behaviour. Tailoring their product to meet specific needs of the dog will give them a healthier, happier and longer life which can influence behaviour.

Shelley Aspden, Behaviour expert at Oscar Pet Foods adds: “Bad behaviour is fast becoming the number one concern for many UK dog owners and a simple stroll in the park can be a stressful experience – with feisty dogs dragging their owners and disobedient dogs terrorising cyclists, joggers and anyone that crosses their path.

“A natural diet is not the be all and end all for bad behaviour, but it can go a long way towards improving things, which is what we will be highlighting this during Crufts. We are expecting an influx of doggy behaviour complaints and will be offering hints and tips on how to overcome the most common traits.”

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