by JoSellers | Feb 14, 2023 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
Stairgates are fantastic at providing a barrier in our homes to keep our dogs safe, whilst still allowing them to see and smell what is going on the other side. But not all homes can fit a standard gate. Let me introduce you to the Dog-G8 I do love a...
by JoSellers | Sep 19, 2019 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
Dog’s need entertaining but sometimes we just can’t be there interacting with them all day so they need to learn to cope by themselves for some durations. It is also healthy for them to learn some independence and resilience, but left totally bored, they will find...
by JoSellers | Jul 22, 2019 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
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...
by JoSellers | Jun 25, 2019 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
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...
by JoSellers | Apr 18, 2019 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
It is very easy to reward the wrong behaviours with puppies and dogs. We tend to ignore them when they are settled, or playing nicely with their toys, but when it comes to our perceived unacceptable behaviours – stealing our stuff, jumping up, being a pain, we...
by JoSellers | Feb 13, 2019 | Top Tips, Uncategorized
New owners are often confused about what is socialisation? What we really mean is two things: 1) teaching our puppy to interact nicely with other dogs such as showing respect (not bullying other dogs) and to be calm on greetings and 2) not being bothered by all the...