When should I let my puppy off the lead?

When should I let my puppy off the lead?

One of the most common questions I have from new puppy owners is ‘When should I let them off lead outside?’   There are still some outdated views on this, so here I will examine the old fashioned advice and why I think they are wrong, and what I normally answer...
Should I play Tug with my dog?

Should I play Tug with my dog?

Yes! But this will be a seriously short article if I only gave a one-word answer. But…I hear you say…doesn’t it cause problems and how do I play tug with them?   Let’s have a look at these questions and I will give my responses.   There are a lot of myths...
Bloat – The Killer

Bloat – The Killer

BLOAT – THE KILLER   What is Bloat? This is a term that is synonymous with the more scientific term ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’. It is often called GDV, twisted gut or canine torsion. That means that a dog’s stomach distends with gas to the point that it goes into...
Is my dog suffering from Separation Anxiety?

Is my dog suffering from Separation Anxiety?

Is my dog suffering from Separation Anxiety? Dogs are companion species, they enjoy our company, or that of each other. They form strong bonds with us and want to generally be with us as much as possible, whether having physical contact with us, or just knowing we are...