Doggy Daycare can be an excellent way to socialise and stimulate your pup however, there are certain behaviours that can prohibit them from thriving at daycare or result in them being deemed unfit – which of course none of us wants! To better the chances of your pup thriving, here are some ways you can […]
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Dog parks are a popular option for dog owners looking to socialise their pets, but they aren’t always the best choice. While they can provide a fun and stimulating environment for dogs to play and interact with each other, they also have limitations and potential risks. In this article, we’ll explore why off-leash dog parks
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When we think of a dangerous dog, images of a ferocious wolf or a large breed dog of some kind come to mind. But the truth is, any dog breed has the potential to become ‘dangerous’ if they are not socialised and trained properly from an early age. No animal is inherently evil or dangerous
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Dog attacks can happen anywhere, at any time. They might happen in a secluded park, in front of your home or while out on your daily walk. For anyone who has experienced a dog attack, whether it be an attack on you or your dog or an attack by your dog on another dog or
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Doggy Daycare is a great way to give your pup a day out. However, is having your pup in daycare an instant indication that your dog is a ‘well socialised dog’? Many of us interpret socialisation in dogs differently. Unfortunately, just putting your dog in daycare or letting them play in the park isn’t always
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Happiness is a warm puppy, it says in Peanuts, and so of course, it is and should be. But the first days and weeks of having the equivalent of an agile and energetic toddler around your home can be trying to say the least. A new puppy is ideally never left alone during the daytime
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We all talk to our dogs but have you ever wondered if you could teach your dog to talk back? Dogs most definitely communicate with us and they do this through body language and vocalisations to tell us how they feel, or what they want. Dogs can certainly understand lots of human words but the
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As your dog’s daytime carers, we have a responsibility to ensure we notify you of any issues that arise during that time. This includes all behaviour. Behavioural changes can be caused by a variety of issues, from moving house, tension at home or even health problems. It is in your dog’s best interest that we
Have you ever been flicking through Facebook and have come across a video of a dog riding a skateboard better than you ever could? Or putting their favourite toy bear in a pram and pushing it along? Then after the video has finished, you wonder, “I wish my dog could do that!”. Well, the good
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