What is Resource Guarding in Dogs? Resource Guarding in dogs is a behaviour which is displayed by dogs who do not want other dogs (or humans) to gain access to their possessions or resources. This can include: Food Toys Territory Objects People This is a common, instinctive, behavioural problem which is can arise from genetics,... Continue Reading →
Simple Solutions: Dog Behaviour Problems (Separation Anxiety, Bolting Food, Jumping Up) Here are some Simple Solutions for common dog behaviour problems. 1 Separation Anxiety- Crying when you leave the house. 2 Bolting Food - Eating Too Fast. 3 Jumping Up - Greeting people too enthusiastically. The solutions are easy to implement but take patience... Continue Reading →
Deciding To Own A Dog, Finding The Right Time Owning a dog is potentially a fifteen-year commitment It is a massive decision especially if you work long hours, have children, love your holidays abroad and enjoy a hectic social life. In addition, you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment too. Obviously, the... Continue Reading →
Healthy Puppy Checklist and Warning Signs of Illness If you have decided to welcome a new puppy into your home you may have to choose one out of a large litter of puppies. It is easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with a hoard of bouncy pups all trying to get your attention and your... Continue Reading →
Dating A Dog Lover The Comprehensive Guide Have you ever fancied someone who is a crazy dog lover? Here is the definitive guide, with irresistible ideas to impress a dog lover and make him or her love you forever. I don't advise that you try ALL the suggestions (because that would seem odd) just try a... Continue Reading →
11 Things To Do When Your Dog Is Missing It can happen to anyone. A sudden loud noise can spook your dog, he can pick up a scent or it can be just a moment of distraction when you answer the door. By law, the dog must be microchipped but many dogs which are found have... Continue Reading →
Dog Training Fails Have you ever patiently trained your dog to do something with catastrophic results? Sometimes dog training fails can happen because the dog is just so clever and tries to outsmart his owner. The dog may excel at some things but completely fail at others. I have a dog who is well behaved yet... Continue Reading →
Surviving Puppy Overwhelm, 15 Tips To Help You Are you suffering from puppy overwhelm? Please believe me when I say that you are not alone. It is very common to suffer from the 'puppy blues' but things do always get better. You may have spent months preparing for your new furry addition but when the time comes... Continue Reading →
Homemade Christmas Dog Stockings and Stuffers Here I share some really easy Christmas Dog Stocking and Stuffer ideas which you can make quickly and cheaply from home. Most of the ingredients and fabrics are ones which you will already have in your store cupboard or craft box. Then all you need to do is add some... Continue Reading →
Dog Quotes for Inspiration Here are a few of my favourite quotes about dogs. I don't take credit for any of them but I wish I had thought of them myself! I hope they inspire you! To some people, dogs are their whole lives, but what impresses me is the way a dog slots... Continue Reading →