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Nov 16, 20234 min read
Durable Dog Toys for Our Super-Chewers!
Every dog owner has a toy doctor’s surgery, or worse, a toy graveyard. I get it, buying new toys gets expensive and stitching up old ones is
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
Life Skills VS Obedience
Let’s stop looking at dogs who are barking / growling / lunging at ‘naughty dogs’ who need training.
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
Life Stages in Dogs
From puppyhood to seniors, dogs go through many different development stages, all of which require owners to adapt their care giving, includ
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Sep 9, 20232 min read
Hoover Dogs
Does your dog eat literally anything and everything? Does your dog think that totally inedible things are… well, edible? Does your dog activ
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Sep 2, 20232 min read
Three reasons your dog doesn’t listen to you
Do you find yourself getting irritated that your dog isn't listening? Here are the most common three reasons...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read
The Importance of Letting a Dog ‘Win’ in Playtime.
The ‘dominance’ myth has been around for years, but there’s been a sudden increase in the amount I’ve heard this:"Never let your dog win!"
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Aug 4, 20232 min read
Consequences of Teasing and Winding Up Your Dog...
Have you ever faked a ball throw? Or maybe you put a toy just out of reach to see what your dog would do? Have a read below and see what you
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May 22, 20234 min read
Breed Groups
The UK Kennel Club currently recognises 221 breeds. These are split into seven breed groups; • Gun dogs • Hounds • Pastoral • Toy •...
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Apr 10, 20232 min read
Crate training - a necessity or cruelty?
So many people have crates, and their dog seems to be happy in them… but also, so many people call them cruel. Is that true? In some countri
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