It can be quite easy to poison your dog; inadvertently of course, no loving owner sets out to do this on purpose. As a first time dog owner, I remember well how I discovered that some totally innocuous foodstuffs are extremely harmful to dogs. Freya was a few months old and we were having fun
A question most people ask when they’ve had their cockapoo puppy for a while is ‘At what age do they calm down?’ And I was no exception. When you dream of a calm cockapoo One of the fun aspects of owning a cockapoo – or any high energy dog for that matter – is that
The following is a summary taken from Sara Reusche’s blog written in 2012, but still highly relevant today. Sara cites that naturally physical exercise is necessary and healthy for all dogs, but that she sees a few common problems in client’s dogs that have not been exercised properly. One of the biggest issues is over
Freya and I rarely promote products unless we feel very strongly that they are of value to our fellow dog lovers. However, as we feel extremely passionate about reducing single use plastic, we were devastated to learn that the so-called biodegradable poo bags we’d been using, actually take many years to decompose. On one of
Leaving your dog with a carer of any kind when you’re not able to take your furry friend with you can be cause for separation anxiety for both you and your dog. Part Three of the Separation Anxiety series. Unquestionably, you have to be happy with the care your pooch receives while you’re away otherwise
Introducing Bracken the Cocker Spaniel’s Mum who very kindly agreed to write about her experience introducing a second puppy, Haggis, to her family at the end of last year. And yes, I am giving serious consideration to a second puppy sister for Freya…just thinking mind. A LITTLE NOTE FROM FREYA: Before we get started let
Tip Ten From the Expert: Accepting each otherFrom the series 10 Tips on How to Form a Lifelong Bond with your Dog The good news is that the teenage phase ends, and if you’re lucky it won’t even be much of an issue. As your dog reaches adulthood it’s likely that you will have ironed out any minor
Tip Nine From the Expert: Consistency during those teenage yearsFrom the series 10 Tips on How to Form a Lifelong Bond with your Dog The other thing to think about while your dog is being a nightmare is consistency. The more challenging they are the harder it is – we’re only human and our patience sometimes runs thin.
Tip Eight From the Expert: Tipping the balance in your favourFrom the series 10 Tips on How to Form a Lifelong Bond with your Dog Having waxed lyrical about how incredible dogs are at understanding and loving us, there will inevitably come a time in your young dog’s life when you’re the least of their priorities! You’ll know
Tip Seven From the Expert: Use your attention positivelyFrom the series 10 Tips on How to Form a Lifelong Bond with your Dog There is such a strong bond between our dogs and us, which means they really value our attention. Attention comes in different forms. Physical contact is the most obvious, but your voice and eye contact