Tips for introducing your new born to your dog

Tips for introducing your new born to your dog

Generally these days it’s not uncommon for couples to share their lives with a dog before making the decision to have kids. Later down the track, many dog owners worry about how their “fur baby” will accept the “new baby.” From a trainer’s perspective, it’s not so...
Early Warning Signs of Aggression

Early Warning Signs of Aggression

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,...
10 Facts About Dogs

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...
Are Dog Parks Really Beneficial For Our Dogs?

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’...