My dog is being ‘dominant’
My dog is being ‘dominant’… Is this a useful or outdated concept?Common Belief suggests that dogs use aggressive behaviour to try and dominate humans and become pack leader or ‘Alpha dog’. People think this is an inherited behaviour, part of the dog’s genetics, as...
7 Myths about deaf dogs
Myth 1 Myth 2 Myth 3 Myth 4 Myth 5 Myth 6 Myth 7 “Deaf Dogs Don’t Bark” While it is often the case that a dog that has been…
Does my doggy day care tick all the boxes?
Doggy day care and professional dog walkers offer a vital service for many caring owners who are unable to fulfil all the needs of their beloved pet. Dogs need to…
Choose your next dog carefully
Lots of people choose a dog because of his looks, or because they have always “wanted “a particular breed. Sadly, when people go on looks alone, they may not understand…
Food, plants and drinks that are toxic to dogs and cats
The list below outlines food, plants and drinks that are toxic Dogs Chocolate Onions Garlic Apple cores and seeds Apricots Grapes Avocado Mushrooms Hops Mouldy Food Peach pits Star fruit…
Typical problems in companion animals
Separation Anxiety Many pet parents complain that their animals become destructive or disruptive when they are left by themselves. Dogs may urinate, defecate, chew furniture, dig up holes in your…
Living With A Sensitive Dog
Skittish dogs, like nervous humans, can suffer from anxiety and stress; left unaddressed, anxiety can negatively affect your dog’s health, quality of life and even her lifespan Common anxiety triggers…