From the blog contains a whole host of tips on how to raise your dog. The articles are listed in chronological order, with the latest showing first. You can also find them listed on the specific age appropriate sections.
The Why and the How OK so my starting point here is 15 weeks in and all I can say is adopting your second puppy is absolutely exhausting. Just like your second child — if you’ve had one — you forget all the negatives of your first; nature’s cunning way of ensuring we keep reproducing! A real...
This article complements the How to Poison your Dogposted under the blogs section here. The following list is not comprehensive, but covers the most common foods. Allium spp: Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives – Symptoms, lethargy, weakness, decreased appetite, pale gums, fainting,...
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 they’re balls of adorable,...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...