It’s an absolute joy for family members when they get a new puppy. Usually, puppies are quite young and require lots of care and training. With the right training, a new puppy can become a well-behaved member of the family. Here are some tips: Teach good habits from...
To crate or not to crate: it’s a key question facing countless new owners and their furry friends. The answer is yes, crate training is important. Your dog needs the comfort, warmth, darkness and quiet of a crate. Crates simulate a den that, in the wild, dogs/wolves...
Has the recent popularity of ‘dog shaming videos’ convinced you that dogs can feel guilt or shame and that they really know when they have been ‘bad’? There have been great responses from experts in dog behaviour that help explain that it’s not the emotion of guilt...
Part 1 Preparing your dog for change – 6 months before baby arrival Part 1 Preparing your dog for change – 6 months before baby arrival Preparing your dog for baby’s arrival You are 3 months into your pregnancy and you feel its safe to start telling people you are...
Halloween brings a fun time for most of us, but for some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare.Dog owners may not be able to control external surroundings, but they can care for their dog’s safety and well-being by observing the...