3 minute read You may think that once you get a puppy you shouldn’t leave them on their own until adulthood. And though many people perhaps leave their pups alone for too long in the early days, it’s actually advised to leave him alone for short periods of time from Day One. Here’s why… Dogs have a ‘socialisation […]
Why does my dog cry or whine?
4 minute read Crying, or whining, can happen at any stage of your dog’s life. In some cases, it’s pretty obvious why he or she might cry. Other times not. Equally, in some cases it’s not a cause for serious concern, at other times it is. But the first point to remember is that crying or whining is […]
Why do dogs eat grass?
3 minute read So your dog eats grass… … well, you’re most definitely not alone! Most dog owners will, at some point, see their pooch nibble on a few blades of grass. And for some dogs, it may even be a frequent thing. Is it okay? Well it’s okay in the sense that technically grass won’t harm them, […]
The advantages & disadvantages of dog crates
4 minute read When I first heard of people using crates for their puppy or dog, I was appalled. Honestly. I thought it was such a horrid thing to do to a living being. Putting them behind bars like that, felt – to me at the time – that we were caging them. Controlling them. Only having them […]
Top 4 Basic Dog Training Commands
3 minute read Teaching your dog some basic commands right from the get-go will help you both settle into this wonderful new homelife together. It’s also a good way to overcome any behavioural issues or help prevent them arising. And importantly, your dog knowing a few essential commands could keep him out of danger – him responding to […]
Why Do Dogs Pant?
5 minute read “Auntie Sarah, why do dogs pant?” A question recently posed to me by my beaut of an eight year old niece, Izzy. So I explained that they pant as a way to regulate their body temperature, since they don’t sweat like we do. They have a small number of sweat glands on their paws, but […]
