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10 Facts About Dogs
1. Dogs have a sense of time. It's been proven they know the difference between 1 hour and 5 hours. If conditioned to, they can predict future, routined events such as their afternoon walk. 2. Dogs have a similar intelligence to a 2 year old human. Each can learn and...
Watch Out For Early Signs of Aggression In Your Puppy
No matter the breed, gender or age of your puppy, these warning signs should always be looked out for, and identified and dealt with if they do appear. The most common aggressive puppy behaviour warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping,...
My 6 Top Training Tips
Training your dog is an excellent opportunity for puppy and owner to bond and establish a dynamic where you are in charge, your dog respects you as a leader and enjoys taking commands from you. You should begin your own training or enroll your furry friend into a...
How To Stop Your Dog Jumping On People
How To Stop Your Dog Jumping On People Dogs jumping up is highly common, and most of you at some point will encounter this behaviour in one way or another, either as an owner or as a visitor. The type of jumping I want to address here is jumping up at visitors because...
Preparing Your Home For a ‘Pandemic Puppy’
If the plethora of adorable new puppies in your neighbourhood and on your social media feed has left you and/or your kids longing for four-legged companionship, you’re not alone. ‘Pandemic puppies’ are trending and if you’re truly ready to make a long-term commitment,...
Why Tips Don’t Work
Why Tips Don’t Work ??♂️ So I probably get at least ten messages a day from people wanting tips on training their dog. Now, if they want tips on a better brand of lead or crate for their dog, that’s fine. But they often ask for tips on super advanced behavioural...
Are Dog Parks Really Beneficial For Our Dogs?
When it comes to dog parks, it's a bit of a tricky one. On one hand, they CAN be a great place to exercise and socialise your dog when the park rules are adhered to correctly. But in the same breath, they are also the cause of at least 75% of my clients' dogs' issues...
Top 10 Puppy Care Tips
Puppy Proof Your Home Before Arrival Make sure to hide electrical cords and cables, keep rubbish out of reach, put child-proof latches on cupboards/closets, secure cleaning supplies. Keep clothes that smell like you picked up and away, and keep dangerous things in the...
10 Tips For a PAWfect Road Trip With Your Dog
Are you ready to create some great road trip memories by hitting the wide open road with your favourite furry friend(s)? Before you leave, try following these 10 steps to ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable trip for you AND your dog. Contact your vetIf it’s been a while...
Exercise Benefits For Dogs
Exercise helps to reduce stress and anxiety in dogs Exercise for your dog is very important. Before speaking about the benefits of exercise, we should first understand, why dogs need exercise. Dogs were bred to serve a purpose for humans which span from hunting to...