Whether they want to go out to the loo, are desperate to play or they’re counting down to dinnertime – our pups lock eyes with us a lot. And a question I’ve heard from several people recently is “why does my dog stare at me?”. Like more things in canine behaviour, the answer is “it … Read more
There’s no doubt bringing up a puppy is hard work. From toilet and sleep training, to learning life skills and socialisation – there’s a lot to do! As lovely as puppyhood is, most people breathe a sigh of relief as their pup starts maturing into an adult. But that can be short-lived when they reach … Read more
No matter what your holiday plans are, there’s no doubt for most people, a day out – or even a weekend away – just isn’t complete without your dog. Not sure where to start to take your dog with you when you go hiking, camping or to the beach? I’m here to help. Whatever your … Read more
Thankfully summer is well and truly on the way, and after the long, wet winter, we can start thinking about planning fun days out again. It’s only natural that you want your dog to come with you – part of the joy of having a pooch is you share all the good things in life … Read more
For most people, a part of home life is having people come and visit you! That might be family or friends, or it might be children’s friends. Whoever it might be, you want to ensure your visitors and your dog are both happy. If you’ve had your dog from a puppy, they may already be … Read more
It’s that time of the year. We can finally wave goodbye to winter and start thinking about getting out and about with our dogs again – or maybe for the first time – for some quality socialisation. Depending on your preference and where you live, this could be long country walks with friends, sitting outside … Read more
After a long, cold, and often wet winter, spring can’t come soon enough. And it doesn’t seem to just be us that are full of the joys of a new season… This spring fever seems to affect our dogs too. Owners will often say they think their dog has more energy in spring (commonly know … Read more
Puppies are cute, but those little teeth can be really sharp. Not ideal when they’re chewing your slippers or new bag. We thought we’d take a look at the reasons behind it, so you know what to do if your puppy is chewing something they shouldn’t be. Why is my puppy chewing? Puppies chew things. … Read more
Welcome home puppy! Your new life as a dog parent begins, and it’s full of soft puppy cuddles and mutual affection – right? The reality is often your cute, cuddly ball of fluff has teeth like needles, and seems intent on using them on you. So, how can you teach a puppy not to bite? … Read more
There’s plenty written about finding the perfect breed that will fit into your life – with 222 to choose from along with a whole host of mixed and cross breeds – but at its heart (and this is all about love and relationships), this comes down to a very simple choice. Is your chosen breed … Read more