When you first get a puppy, there are a few things a new dog owner needs to know. Having a new puppy will be exhausting and you will make a few mistakes, but there are a few big mistakes you should avoid: Not socializing your pup enough. You want your dog to be able to […] Continue reading
Puppies are very curious animals and it’s normal for them to experiment with biting as their teeth come in. Here are some helpful tips to stop your puppy from destructive chewing: Pay Attention. Just like you would need to watch a human baby moving around, always keep an eye on your puppy to protect it […] Continue reading
If your dog will be spending any time indoors one of the first things you’ll need to do is to teach your dog potty training. It is best to start training your puppy around 3 to 4 months old since puppies younger than 12 weeks are not physically capable of control themselves yet. Here are […] Continue reading
Those of you who own a dog may have noticed that they might bite from time to time. The most common reasons a dog may bite are: maternal instincts, fear, pain and possessiveness. Even the friendliest of dogs can bite or nip you given the circumstances. Here are some tips to try and help you […] Continue reading
Is your fur child tearing apart your backyard? The first step to training your pup to keep his paws to himself is to understand the reason why he digs. Boredom If your dog is bored he could be digging in an attempt to entertain himself. Spending long periods of time in the yard by himself […] Continue reading
Is your dog able to remember that cool trick you taught him, but seems to have no memory of chewing up your favourite pair of shoes? This is because the short-term memory of a dog only lasts up to two minutes. Dog’s live very much in the now but they do have a longer-term memory […] Continue reading
We have often asked ourselves why do our dogs dig holes in the garden, and scratch and circle their (or our) bed before deciding to lie down. This is all to do with their primitive instinct, and our dogs have the desire to sleep in and under things that resemble a den. Our pups will […] Continue reading
Occasional barking is normal with any breed, however excessive barking is something that we should all be aware of as It can have serious consequences. Excessive barking can be an indication of danger, excitement or hunger. As an example, we know that many dogs bark if a stranger visits our home, however as soon as […] Continue reading
We all love to celebrate a job well done and most of us are motived by the end reward or result. It’s the same with dogs, when they are given a task and they have succeeded, the amount of happiness clearly shows they are aware of their feat. Research from Britain’s The Daily Mail discovered […] Continue reading
It’s becoming well known that dogs help to alleviate stress and can even benefit your overall mood. The same can be said within a workplace environment too, and having a dog in your office can offer many benefits. It actually encourages a productive and collaborative work ethic as well as lowering stress levels and boosting […] Continue reading
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