What behaviours can you teach your dog before a vet visit to help them stay calm and relaxed? Here are some suggestions from our in-house reactive dog mum, Tracey, on things you can do to help your dog be calm at the vet’s. Please note that exposing your reactive dog to any new thing should …
Dog vocalisations – How to understand your pups better Understanding the different sounds that dogs use can help interpret their behaviour and emotions. Learning to understand the “what and why” of your dog attempting to say something is an important aspect of communicating with them. Pay attention to your dog’s body language: Dogs are very …
Things to consider when preparing your reactive dog for a visit to the vet Taking a fearful or reactive dog to the vet can be stressful and challenging for all concerned. However, it can be made easier with careful planning and a lot of patience. If your dog is reactive or is fearful of vet …
Rainy days and your dogs Keeping your pup engaged during rainy days is essential for the general peace and happiness of the house. Dogs love being active, and on rainy days they are restricted from having their regular fun activities. Without the stimuli of their daily walks and the playtime they usually get, it is …
It seems to be the catch cry of all dog owners that have friendly dogs, who sometimes don’t listen. “My dog is friendly”. You’ll hear them yelling from 300 mtrs behind their dog as it comes barrelling toward you. But, when will it be time to understand that whether your dog is “friendly” or not …
