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 […]
Why Is Your Dog Leaning On You?
3 minute read Personally, I love it when a dog leans into me. I take it as a sign of affection and comfort. And whilst it often can be, that’s not always the case. So here’s a rundown of the potential reasons your dog is leaning on you, just to be sure you don’t mistake love for fear. […]
Why Is Your Dog Peeing In The House?
3 minute read If your adult dog has suddenly started peeing in the house, there’s a reason… because let’s face it; dogs aren’t malicious. They don’t think, ‘huh you know what, I’ll just wee on the floor ‘cos you didn’t give me your leftovers last night’! So if your house-trained dog starts urinating in the house, and it’s […]
