10 Tips for Reactive Dogs

10 Tips for Reactive Dogs

Is barking, lunging, growling and spinning normal behaviour for your dog when he or she sees another dog? Here are some tips to help you and your dog begin the process of make walks enjoyable for both of you again: First, you are not alone! There are many dogs who are...
House Angel / Outside Nightmare

House Angel / Outside Nightmare

Living with a Reactive Dog Do you have a dog that is wonderful in the home but who turns into a growling, barking, lunging, whirling dervish when he goes out for a walk? Do you pick up his lead with trepidation and head out of the house at the crack of dawn or do you...
Help! My Puppy Bites Me

Help! My Puppy Bites Me

Biting is a frustrating and painful stage of puppy development, but however fierce your puppy may sound, and however hard he bites, it is usually just playful and normal puppy behaviour. There are the three things that make biting worse in most puppies: Excitement:...
To Rug or Not To Rug…?

To Rug or Not To Rug…?

With the sharp frosts, rain, wind and snow that accompany the winter months, our instinct is to worry about whether our 4 legged equine friends are cold. We often rush out and put a rug or two on them. But are we actually doing more harm than good? Horses are very...
Choosing a Puppy

Choosing a Puppy

Getting a puppy is a wonderful and exciting event; but choosing the right one for you and your family should take time and careful consideration. Once you have decided on the breed you want here are a few tips to help you choose the puppy that will bring you and your...
Things That Go Bang in the Night

Things That Go Bang in the Night

It is that time of the year again. Fireworks, sparklers, scary masks and costumes are signs that autumn is well on its way and winter not far off. Halloween and Bonfire night are fun events for many of us; but many dogs and cats are acutely distressed by the sights...

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