Bell Boys are very intelligent, making them more conscious of ‘threats’ to the home. For example, they’ll likely be the first to let you know when a delivery driver is close by. A trained Bell Boy will bark and rush to their owner to check they’ve heard him or her, before retreating to his bed and letting you answer the door. So, owners should focus on create a boundary around the front door by teaching their dog to settle in bed and rewarding them for doing so. Using a variety of toys will help to sustain the Bell Boy’s interest throughout the day, making them less bothered by surrounding stimuli. Basic obedience cues with tasty rewards will also help to reduce unwanted behaviour.Bell Boys are very intelligent, making them more conscious of ‘threats’ to the home. For example, they’ll likely be the first to let you know when a delivery driver is close by. A trained Bell Boy will bark and rush to their owner to check they’ve heard him or her, before retreating to his bed and letting you answer the door. So, owners should focus on create a boundary around the front door by teaching their dog to settle in bed and rewarding them for doing so. Using a variety of toys will help to sustain the Bell Boy’s interest throughout the day, making them less bothered by surrounding stimuli. Basic obedience cues with tasty rewards will also help to reduce unwanted behaviour.
Bell Boys are very intelligent, making them more conscious of ‘threats’ to the home. For example, they’ll likely be the first to let you know when a delivery driver is close by. A trained Bell Boy will bark and rush to their owner to check they’ve heard him or her, before retreating to his bed and letting you answer the door. So, owners should focus on create a boundary around the front door by teaching their dog to settle in bed and rewarding them for doing so. Using a variety of toys will help to sustain the Bell Boy’s interest throughout the day, making them less bothered by surrounding stimuli. Basic obedience cues with tasty rewards will also help to reduce unwanted behaviour.

Dog personalities: expert shares five canine personalities and how to spoil them

Knowing a dog’s personality would tell you how to train them, especially if you are enterring them for a dog show like Crufts in Birmingham

Asmita Sarkar
By Asmita Sarkar
Published 16th Feb 2023, 15:31 BST

Dogs show their love for their owners every day but next week owners get a special day to show their pooches how special they are. With Love Your Pet Day coming up on February 20, pet owners can spend the day spoiling their pooch and showering love.

There are around 10 million households in the UK that own a dog and and most owners would say that they know their pet inside out. However, knowing their personality would tell you how to train them, especially if you are enterring them for a dog show like Crufts in Birmingham.

For owners who want to understand their dogs better, household products company Studio have teamed up with Pet Behaviour and Nutritional Expert Anna Webb to reveal the five different dog personality types and exactly what they mean for your pup’s behavioural and play needs.

Use Studio’s flow chart to discover your dog’s personality.

Here are the five dog personalities, according to Pet Behaviour and Nutritional Expert Anna Webb:

For owners who want to understand their dogs better, household products company Studio have teamed up with Pet Behaviour and Nutritional Expert Anna Webb to reveal the five different dog personality types and exactly what they mean for your pup’s behavioural and play needs.

Tending to be nervous or unsure, the Shrinking Violet can be found in any breed. They might be a re-homed dog or one that lacked socialisation as a puppy. Often an introvert, the Shrinking Violet might be ‘spooked’ by sudden noises, making it vital that they have a safe space to retreat to. These dogs need lots of patience and an owner that can build their confidence with positive reinforcement. They may not think they like to play, so soft plush toys with squeaks are a great way to get them engaged. Using chews also helps to keep the Shrinking Violet calm and present. (Photo - Unsplash/ Matthew Henry)

5. The Shrinking Violet

Tending to be nervous or unsure, the Shrinking Violet can be found in any breed. They might be a re-homed dog or one that lacked socialisation as a puppy. Often an introvert, the Shrinking Violet might be ‘spooked’ by sudden noises, making it vital that they have a safe space to retreat to. These dogs need lots of patience and an owner that can build their confidence with positive reinforcement. They may not think they like to play, so soft plush toys with squeaks are a great way to get them engaged. Using chews also helps to keep the Shrinking Violet calm and present. (Photo - Unsplash/ Matthew Henry)

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