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As much as we wish they could, our pets cannot communicate their needs to us, so with the help of our pet behaviorist experts and vets, we’ve created a host of articles with tips, tricks, advice and more to help you create a stronger connection with your pet.

Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called

Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
06 May 2019

One of the most important things you can teach your dog, is to come back when it’s called. However, it’s also one of the most difficult things to train successfully? With this mind, Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the best approach to get a reliable recall.

Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your Pet
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Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
11 April 2019

Protecting our pooches against potentially devastating diseases is absolutely crucial and the question of whether owners should vaccinate our dogs continues to spark interest. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist Laura V shares her expert knowledge on common vaccines, the possible risks associated and when you should vaccinate your dog.

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Can Animals Feel Loneliness

Can Animals Feel Loneliness

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
04 April 2019

Many people wonder if, when their pet is alone during the day, they ever get lonely. Unfortunately, guilty-pet-owners out there, the answer is yes. Animals are capable of feeling a number of emotions, and loneliness is one of them. With this in mind, animal behaviourist Laura V shares some tips to help alleviate your pet’s distress when they’re left alone.

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