Do you walk your dog or do you walk WITH your dog?

Do you walk your dog or do you walk WITH your dog?

Pulling on lead is a subject that is often complained about by dog owners and although people want a dog to walk on a loose lead they don’t know where to start with teaching and we don’t teach the dog how to walk on a loose lead it can result in a lifetime of misery...
Who’s Top Dog in Your House?

Who’s Top Dog in Your House?

The theory of dominance and pack positions has been around for a long time but the theory has also been debunked for many many years. The theory originated in the 1930’s and 40’s by a group of scientists studying wolves in a captive environment noting how they...
Brrr It’s Cold!

Brrr It’s Cold!

With the cold weather upon us we must consider the effects it can have on our dogs, especially puppies and the elderly. There are many things we can do to help our dogs and here are a few ideas: Ensure their bedding is dry and give them extra bedding at night.  Make...
If You Don’t Use It You’ll Loose It

If You Don’t Use It You’ll Loose It

We tend to rely heavily on physical exercise but have you considered offering a mental workout to your dog? Although physical exercise is important to a dog many presume a dog needs to chase a ball or walk for hours to help tire them and yet they return home with a...
It’s All Chew Toys To Them

It’s All Chew Toys To Them

Chewing is a natural behaviour in dogs, especially in puppies when they are teething. They like to explore their world by placing things in their mouths. It relieves boredom and stress. Some owners believe their puppy has chewed an item out of spite. Although they are...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

I often think Christmas is a strange time of year for our dogs, especially those of you who are celebrating your first. With some thought and preparation there is no reason why you can’t survive Christmas with a dog.  Christmas Trees From the dog’s point of view why...
Toilet Training Puppies

Toilet Training Puppies

Toilet training in puppies involves consistency, patience and predictability. Each pup is an individual and some may take longer than others. Once the bladder and colon is full, the muscles are not developed enough to physically prevent elimination. However, you...
Collar Vs Harness

Collar Vs Harness

Are you undecided if you should walk your dog on a collar or use a harness? Have you been told that dogs pull more in harnesses? Hopefully by reading this it will help make your mind up.  The dog’s neck is a very delicate area and if damaged it can have the following...
The Off Lead Rule

The Off Lead Rule

Many people think recall is about calling your dog back, which it is to an extent, but having a dog off lead should actually be about keeping your dog with you in the first place.  Being off lead is like visiting Disneyland, it’s exciting, especially if they have...
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

With the hot weather upon us we need to consider keeping our dogs safe and cool.  Dogs aren’t very good at cooling down. They pant which helps to expel excess heat and they also sweat (a tiny amount) through their paws but when you are wearing a constant wooly jumper...