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Top Tips for Mouthy Puppies

Top Tips for Mouthy Puppies

Got a nippy puppy? Were you hoping for Lassie but feel like you’re living with Jaws? Important Points: ·…

Why is my dog barking?

Why is my dog barking?

Key Points – Barking is a normal form of communication – Dogs do not bark ‘for no reason’ –…

Did you know there’s a link between fear of fireworks & pain?

Did you know there’s a link between…

Was your dog more upset by fireworks than normal this year? Fear of fireworks and other loud noises is…

How to prepare your dog for life after lockdown

How to prepare your dog for life…

Although many people won’t be rushing back to working 9-5 in an office every day there will come a…

Every Pet Deserves Access to Veterinary Care

Every Pet Deserves Access to Veterinary Care

I hear stories of people feeling too embarrassed to take their pet to the vets. They may have had…

How to stop your dog pulling on lead.

How to stop your dog pulling on…

To stop your dog pulling on lead, you DO NOT need: -To punish them – A head collar –…

Home alone, Dog Day Care, Group Walks… what’s best for your dog?

Home alone, Dog Day Care, Group Walks……

Many dog owners feel guilty about leaving their pet home alone. As social species dogs need plenty of company…

When Puppies Become Teenagers!

When Puppies Become Teenagers!

Being a teenager is hard! Parenting teenagers is also hard! That’s the same regardless of whether we are talking…

An Evidenced-Based Approach to Safe Dog-Child Interactions

An Evidenced-Based Approach to Safe Dog-Child Interactions

Last night (29/03/2022) I had the pleasure of being part of an Instagram Live chat with Charlotte of The…

Animals get frustrated too!

Animals get frustrated too!

What is frustration? – The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change…

The Importance of Muzzle Training for Dogs: A Positive Experience for All

The Importance of Muzzle Training for Dogs:…

When it comes to our canine friends, ensuring their safety and the safety of those around them is paramount.…

Demystifying Reactivity in Dogs: Understanding the Why Behind the Behavior

Demystifying Reactivity in Dogs: Understanding the Why…

When it comes to understanding our canine companions, the term ‘reactive’ is commonly used to describe certain behaviors. However,…

Understanding and Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs

Understanding and Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs

When we welcome a dog into our homes, we envision a harmonious life filled with tail-wagging, playful antics, and…

Understanding Fear-Driven Aggression in Dogs

Understanding Fear-Driven Aggression in Dogs

Our canine companions are not so different from us in many ways. Just as humans may react defensively when…

Preparing your dog for your baby’s arrival

Preparing your dog for your baby’s arrival

Make sure preparing your pooch is on your pregnancy to do list! There’s a lot to think about when…

Preparing your dog for life with a toddler

Preparing your dog for life with a…

Whether your baby is becoming more mobile or you are welcoming a new addition (human) to the household preparing…

Why does your dog keep barking?

Why does your dog keep barking?

Barking is a normal part of our dogs communication, it can be used to communicate a whole array of…