New dog introductions can be tense times for both dogs and owners. When bringing new dogs as additions to households the first meet can be crucial to get right to avoid confrontations later on. Here is the advice for dog to dog introductions- ▪︎ Avoid tight spaces and...
Halloween is in full fright this week and we’re all prepping our pet to keep them safe from all the spooks. All of the extra doorbells from trick or treaters, which is an anxiety or excitement trigger for many dogs is enough to instil panic in them. Not to mention all...
Socialisation is often a misunderstood concept when it comes to our dogs. Socialising your puppy or new rescue dog does not necessarily mean allowing your dog to meet everyone and everything straight away. It’s a human tendency to want to show the world your new dog,...
Halloween is definitely a very different time of year with lots of unusual festivities and noise for our dogs to try and comprehend. They will be relying on us more than ever to keep them safe ans help them cope with all of the fuss and spooks. The night itself may...
Many of our dogs live in a world where all of their natural, primary needs are not met. Barking, chasing, digging, etc are usually repressed or followed with being told not to which can lead to dogs finding other ways to find outlets for behaviours that are natural to...