Begin preparing your dog for the new arrival as soon as you can. The more time you spend training your dog, the easier it will be for your dog to adjust. Months in advance work on your dogs general behaviour is to a good standard. Teach him not to jump up, not pull on lead and come when called make sure your dog is healthy…

Crate training is a great way to keep your house and new puppy safe in it’s home. It is also an essential tool for house training and building up bladder control. It takes puppies and dogs a little while to get used to crate training but using a boredom buster toys and treats help ease the process. Introducing the Crate Think of the crate as…

At the moment, we have a full house. Not only do I have my 3 dog, but I also have a huge Saluki foster dog and a Pekingese foster coming tomorrow. Life at the zoo is exhausting and fun, but also messy. My 3 are inches off the ground so their entire underside gets filthy while out on a city walk. And while the Saluki…

Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise earlier in the day. Keep your dogs inside during fireworks Provide a safe place inside for your dogs to retreat. If your dog is comfortable in a crate, use that Keep the windows and curtains closed. Removing visual stimulation can also help calm dogs. Feed your dog a high carb meal Make sure all your dogs are…

Maybe you love dogs and cannot watch the commercials on television asking for donations to help abused and abandoned puppies. Maybe you cannot drive near the local animal shelter because you’re afraid you will want to adopt every single dog in the place. Maybe you already walk dogs as a part-time or full-time job and have been looking for a way to help dogs that don’t have loving homes.…

The wind has set in, and the days are getting colder and colder. With the weather change comes the rain. For dog owners everywhere, rain means mucky pups!! On every single walk now, I find that I am having to clean the dogs afterwards. It doesn’t rain every day thankfully, but the lack of sunshine means that mud and puddles linger for much longer than they…

Fireworks are the nemesis of many a dog; their big lights in the sky and crashing sounds can turn even the bravest dog into a shivering wreck who is foaming at the mouth. While the level of anxiety caused by fireworks can vary from dog to dog, it is sensible as an owner to start building your dog up to the sounds a few weeks…