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Opportunistic Scavenging in Dogs
The way our dogs eat is labelled as ‘opportunistic scavenger’? This means that they take any opportunity to scavenge for food.
Managing your Anxious Dog During the Holiday Season
For dogs that are anxious, the holiday season can be very overwhelming. There are many ways to help your anxious dog.
Managing Inappropriate Chewing through the Ages
Young puppies chew a lot, as their puppy teeth make way for adult teeth. Find out five reasons why dogs chew and how to manage it.
Survival Tips for the Doggy ‘Teenage’ Years
Dogs go through a teenage phase like humans do. The canine variety is much shorter in time than ours. Here’s how to survive dog teenagers.
Creating Fear Free Veterinary Visits for your Dog or Cat
Five ways to help your dog or cat goes to the veterinary hospital relaxed and remains fear free throughout their visit to our vet practice.
Is Giving your Dog Oral Medication a Struggle? Let’s Make it Easier.
Is it easy or difficult to give your dog oral medication? There are some ways to ensure it is done without any of the struggle.
Travelling with Your Dog This Summer? Tips for a Stress-free Trip!
Five tips to help put your dog at ease while travelling.
My Dog Barks Too Much!
Barking is as normal for dogs as it is for humans to speak. While we can’t eliminate barking entirely, we can aim to reduce the barking.
Teaching Adult Dogs New Tricks? Yes! It can be Done!
People have heard the saying ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. You can teach old dogs new tricks, whether 12 months old or 12 years old.
Socks, Rocks and Jocks! Oh My! How to Manage and Prevent your Dog Swallowing Non-food Items
Dogs are opportunistic scavengers by nature. Some dogs extend scavenging beyond food items to objects easily accessible at home or on walks.
How your Body Language Affects your Dog’s Behaviour
Dogs are experts at reading the subtle cues in our body language? They are much better skilled at this than understanding our verbal cues.
Toilet Training your Puppy in Five Simple Steps (Even When it is Raining!)
Toilet training is a key part of raising any puppy who will spend time indoors. However, it can cause frustration and mess. Here are five helpful tips.
