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Jun 3, 20223 min read
Preparing for a Baby? Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Dog!
As cute as a dog and baby are together, it comes alongside a huge safety concern, which is a huge concern for many soon-to-be parents!
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May 19, 20223 min read
Tips for Training
Are you after some extra tips for training? Do you want to be able to communicate better with your dog? Or maybe you are just thinking about
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May 13, 20223 min read
What to Avoid When Buying for Your Puppy!
We all know how exciting it is to get a new puppy. And isn’t it so tempting to spend a fortune on them before you’ve even got them? Here’s a
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Apr 20, 20224 min read
Aggression Explained
Aggression is a really common dog problem, and something that I help people with very regularly, varying from a bit of a growl all the...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
Is Your Dog’s Dry Food Good Quality?
But first, WHY is it important for your dog’s food to be good quality? Just think in terms of humans; you wouldn’t eat takeaways and fast fo
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Mar 24, 20222 min read
Why is Enrichment so Important?
Canine enrichment means “engaging your dog in activities designed to stimulate their mind and keep them physically fit.”
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Mar 14, 20223 min read
Sniffaris!
When I was young, I was told that dogs went on walks to get exercise and that every dog needed X time of walks every single day but actually
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Feb 24, 20224 min read
Who needs some new Kong filler ideas?
My dog and I LOVE Kongs! She uses a Kong when left alone, when I’m busy working, or sometimes just to make her breakfast more exciting ...
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Feb 11, 20223 min read
Top 5 Mistakes New Dog Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
1. Using aversive tools to correct behaviour Aversive tools include: Shock collars Choke collars Prong collars Ultrasonic devices...
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