How to Deal with a Begging PoochByTammy George22 October 2017Watching your dog beg for food can be cute and hard to resist but how do you get them to break the habit when you want to enjoy mealtime without the sad eyes and doggie drool?Category:Pet Health, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top Ten Tips For Anxious Dogs ByLaura Vissaritis20 October 2017Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help them feel more calm and relaxed with these top ten tips from our animal behaviourist, Laura V. According to Laura, "Anxiety is the most common cause of unwanted behaviours. So, when training your dog to be better behaved, whether that be walking alongside you on lead, reducing their barking or not digging up the backyard, it pays to ask yourself ‘why’ they are doing it in the first place. How is your dog feeling? What sort of temperament does your dog have? Are you pushing their limits? Are you observing the signs of anxiety? If we start to ask ourselves why our dog is suffering and what part we are playing in it, we can start to understand how to resolve issues and move forward." Click through to the article to read how you can help change the way your dog sees the world.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Puppy Proof Your HomeByLaura Vissaritis05 October 2017Taking a new puppy home is a very exciting and nerve-wracking time! It’s time start putting some safety boundaries in place, ones that keep your prized possessions free of needle-sharp puppy teeth and ones that keep that precious little canine away from potentially harmful human objects. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist Laura V from Dognitive Therapy to hear her top tips on puppy proofing your home. Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead MoreWrite a Comment