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Sometimes you don’t get the dog you wanted, nor the dog you planned for. So what do you do? It depends a lot on who you ask. Some people may have the opinion that you just have to ‘stick it…
ReadItchy and scratchy? Feeling itchy is not fun. Firstly, you have a low quality of sleep and we all know how a sleep debt effects your mood. Behavioural change with the itchy dog is common. Where did the itches come…
ReadAs a dog owner, you are very likely familiar with the amusing display of your dog flinging dirt and grass around after a wee. It’s called ground scratching. Firstly, not all dogs exhibit this behaviour and those that do will…
ReadDog separation anxiety is very common. Being alone is something we all must learn. For dogs, this can be even more challenging. Dogs are wired to keep close to family, seeking safety in numbers. Being alone doesn’t come naturally. Furthermore, dogs…
ReadWhen mosquitoes bite you, you can swipe, swat and spray to protect your skin. But your furbaby needs your help for dog mosquito protection. What works? What is safe for dogs? The safety of DEET containing products has long been questioned especially when…
ReadWhen swapping the food bowl and starting dog puzzle feeding the general recommendation is to replace the food bowl and feed the dog using other items. For example: food puzzle toys; box shredding, milk bottles ……. But is this right…
ReadThe first key dog training tool is to let your dog know what’s in it for them. The second key dog training tool is to identify whether your dog wants to talk to you. Think about what they win in…
ReadCould your dog’s undesirable behaviour be influenced by pain? As a trainer who works in the field of behaviour, having the skills to assess when a dog’s in pain is really important. Why? Because pain is a significant driver of…
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