Mental Wellbeing and Pets The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends ByDr. Claire Stevens14 May 2024Why is it that we feel so great around our pets? Dr Claire Stevens discusses how interactions with our furry friends release oxytocin, reduce stress hormones, and boost neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Category:Mental Health, Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Barking Mad! Simple Techniques to Stop Your Dog from Barking at Cars and Pedestrians ByDr. Claire Stevens05 February 2024Is your furry friend an enthusiastic barker? While it's natural for dogs to bark, excessive barking can be a nuisance. In this article, Dr Claire shares effective strategies to address this issue and promote a calmer environment for both you and your furry companion. Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Caring for Your Furry Friend, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Key Steps To Live With a Blind Dog ByDr. Claire Stevens02 October 2023Dogs that are partially or completely blind can still lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. In this article, Dr Claire Stevens discusses the steps you can take to help your dog do exactly that! Category:Pet Health, Vet Visits , Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to know if your dog is really loyalByLaura Vissaritis21 May 2022One of the traits we adore most about our dogs is their unmistakable loyalty. How pleased they are when we return home, how they follow us to the bathroom, and how they fret deeply when we are absent. But, is it loyalty that drives these behaviours? Or have we actually mistaken what our proclaimed best friends are really doing? Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How To Know If Your Dog Has a Behaviour Problem ByLaura Vissaritis01 May 2022When it comes to understanding dog behaviour, the most effective approach is to think from our dog’s perspective, instead of our own. Often, we expect dogs to be ‘well behaved’, however good behaviour to us may be quite different from our dog’s point of view. Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What your pet needs from you this yearByLaura Vissaritis10 March 2022Before a dog will listen to us, we must learn the art of listening to them. Here are some tips that will help you learn to provide the best relationship possible with your pet, and with yourself.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Tip on How to Make your Dog and Child Best FriendsByLaura Vissaritis12 January 2022Dogs and kids – it’s always a contentious topic. And they say, never work with kids and dogs; but I do both! So, I want to share with you my views from the perspective of an animal behaviourist as well as a teacher of children.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Helping Canines Through CovidByLaura Vissaritis15 December 2021Research has shown that dogs in our lives during the Covid lockdown provided us with much needed companionship.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cheap And Easy Enrichment Toy Ideas For Your PetByLaura Vissaritis27 November 2021Sometimes, when we think of enrichment toys, we think high cost and low durability. But in truth, enrichment toys can be cheap, easy and fun to make on your own.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You're at WorkByTammy George28 September 2021If your dog misses you all day while you’re at work, there are few things you can do to keep them out of mischief.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog - Tips and AdviceByTammy George04 August 2021Taking on a rescue dog is admirable because it’s often not as easy as it may seem. Use our tips to ensure your dog has a smooth transition into your family.Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Skin Cancer in Dogs - Types, Symptoms and TreatmentByTammy George14 June 2021No one likes to hear that their furry friend has cancer, but skin cancers in dogs are common, and treatment can lead to a good outcome in many cases.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
7 Signs Your Dog Has Anxiety and How You Can Treat ItByTammy George04 March 2021Anxiety in dogs is a common problem, but they can’t tell us how they feel. If you know the signs to look out for, you can diagnose and treat the problem earlier on.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Heat and Pet CareByLaura Vissaritis18 February 2021Whilst this time of year is usually the best time to have fun, it is also a period that requires vigilance and sensibility. Keep your pets safe and make sure you have many happy summers ahead of you with our expert tips.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Does Your Dog Have Sore Ears?ByLaura Vissaritis15 December 2020Prevention is the best approach when it comes to your dogs total ear health. With that in mind, it is important that you know what to look out for and how to care for the your dogs ears properly so that they can continue living their best lives! Here are a few steps you can take to keep your dog’s ears clean and itch-free.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read MoreWrite a Comment