I’m going to answer this question, but because it is still sometimes a debated topic, I need to explain the rationale behind my answer. So I hope you will bear with me for a few moments. If you take your puppy out and about in public, they will almost certainly be exposed to more germs …
Why Puppy Zones Matter (And How To Create Yours)
So often, when people tell me they are having problems with a new puppy, it’s because they do not have a clearly defined puppy zone. What is a puppy zone? A puppy zone is a room or large space in your house that your puppy is restricted to for the majority of the day. It …
Our Favorite Puppy Names!
The Dogsnet team have put their heads together to bring you this unique collection of their favorite puppy names. It includes the names of our own dogs of course! (And a few of Pippa’s sheep and rabbits may have crept in to join the fun…) Either way we hope you find them helpful! Add yours …
Headcollar Vs Body Harness – Which Is Best For Dogs That Pull On The Leash
Discussions on headcollars come up in our Facebook group from time to time and can be a surprisingly controversial topic, so I’m going to start with some facts, then move on to differences in opinion as to the benefits and disadvantages of both body harnesses for dogs compared with headcollars such as the ‘halti’ or …
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How To Make A Dog Training Plan
Training a dog is a big challenge, a project rather a task. And because time for most of us is always at a premium, if you want a better behaved dog, it’s important to make a plan. Today, I’m going to help you make your own, personalized, training plan that will work for you and …
Different Ways To Feed A Puppy – And My Recommendations
There is a lot of scary information out there, regarding animal feed and nutrition. You can read about dog food recalls and the dangers of a processed commercial diet one day, and then read about the dangers of raw food the next. And it’s fair to say that there’s a certain amount of propaganda designed …
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The Internet: A Dog Training Minefield
Like many of you, I tend to consume much of my content on youtube these days, rather than on traditional television channels. And some of what I see when it comes to dog training worries me. It may not surprise you to learn that harmful misinformation about dogs and dog training is rife on Youtube …
When Puppy Biting Gets Too Much: A Five Step Plan
I want to talk a bit about biting today because biting puppies can test your patience to the limits, and because it’s one of those aspects of puppy behavior that can come as a big shock. New puppy parents are often initially lulled into a false sense of security on the biting front when they …
Will My Dog Grow Out Of Bad Behavior? (Spoiler – It Depends!)
“Don’t worry, he’ll grow out of it” is something that struggling dog owners hear a lot. Especially if their dog is between six months and two years of age. Sometimes, it’s true. Most dogs do eventually grow out of chewing everything in sight, for example. But sometimes, waiting for a dog to ‘grow out of …
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What You Can Do About Bed Chewing – Less And More Than You Think!
I recently had a setback with my youngest Labrador Bonnie. She dismantled one of my favorite dog beds when I thought she was long past that stage! I’ll talk about how this happened, and give you some tips to help you avoid the same situation, and other more common causes of destructive chewing. All puppies …
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