Teaching a puppy bite inhibition begins before they even move into your home. It’s a process that starts at their earliest interactions with their mother and litter-mates. But it’s up to you to complete their bite inhibition education, once they enter your house and heart. And that’s an important job, because biting is an area …
Best Tug Toys For Dogs
The best tug toys for dogs are durable and easy for you both to hold on to. Whether you are looking for small or large options, there are some great choices on the market at the moment. We’ve collected a few of the best tug toys for dogs in this guide, to make your choice …
Can Dogs Eat Pork?
Can dogs eat pork or is it better left off the menu? Because although we know pork is safe for dogs in general, some forms are better for them than others. And if your dog is getting a complete diet from their food, adding additions always comes with a risk. Let’s take a look at …
Can Dogs Eat Corn?
Can dogs eat corn as a part of their daily diet, or are there some risks involved? Dogs can eat corn in certain forms. For example cooked, or as an ingredient in their food. But being physically able to eat something, and it having a benefit to being included in their diet, are rather different …
Why Are Retractable Dog Leashes Bad?
You’ve probably overheard that dog trainers prefer static leashes to those that extend. But why are retractable dog leashes bad in some people’s eyes, and okay in others? The pros and cons of retractable dog leashes are hard for some owners to weigh up. That’s because they provide something that seems like a good thing. …
How To Stop My Puppy Jumping Up And Nipping
To work out how to stop my puppy jumping up and nipping, I had to look at why she was doing it. Not every puppy will be acting like a crocodile on springs for the same reason, but there are some common causes. To reduce the behavior we need to look at why it’s happening, …
Winter Puppy Potty Training
Winter puppy potty training presents some unique challenges. To your puppy, but also to you. The weather is cold, the ground surface is slippery. All you both want to do is get indoors. But don’t despair! With just a few adjustments, you’ll find you sail through potty training your puppy just like you would in …
Crate Training At Night
Crate training at night feels like a very different process to doing so during the day. For a start, you want to be asleep while it happens! But as long as you lay the right groundwork during the day, you’ll soon find that everything clicks into place. Crate training at night starts on night three… …
My Puppy Hates Harness Wearing
Does your puppy hate harness wearing? Does he run away when he sees it? Does your puppy fight having their harness put on, and roll and twist once it is on? Here’s a simple strategy for teaching your dog to love his harness! Starting small and building up day by day, you can teach your …
Do’s and Don’ts of Puppy Potty Training
The do’s and don’ts of puppy potty training are all about planning ahead, staying on schedule and keeping your cool. It can seem overwhelming when you’ve not done it before, but actually this stage of puppyhood is pretty straightforward once you’ve got your head around it. So let’s start with a simple list. The top …