ASKDQ: SLEEP REQUIREMENTS
Q: How many hours a day should my dog sleep? A: Dogs require much more sleep than humans. However, the […]
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HANDLING CHEWING AND BITING IN PUPPIES
A guide to effective training Puppies are adorable bundles of energy and curiosity, but their penchant for chewing and biting
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HOW TO TEACH A CONSENT CUE
Consent-based training begins with a simple question: ‘Are you ready for this?’ But how do we ask it in a
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ASKDQ: TOILET TRAIN PUPPY
Q: How do I toilet-train my eight-week-old puppy? A: Puppies have the tiniest bladders, so, of course, they regularly have
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ASKDQ: SOCIALISING PUPPIES
Q: I’ve just got a new puppy. What is the best way to socialise him? A: Congratulations on welcoming a
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DON’T WALK THE DOG – THE IMPORTANCE OF REST DAYS
We have all heard of the many positives to be gained from regular dog walking, with plenty of documented physical
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CANINE ENRICHMENT, PART 1 SNUFFLE MATS
Text: Sarah Wanless Canine Enrichment refers to any activity that engages your dog’s innate behaviours, such as digging, sniffing, chewing,
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THE TALE OF A 160-YEAR-OLD INDIGENOUS DOG CALLED MUTTON
In a remarkable confluence of history, science, and culture, researchers and Coast Salish peoples have come together to examine an
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FINDING AN ETHICAL BREEDER – THE TRAITS WE’D ‘SELECT’ FOR
An ethical dog breeder prioritises the health, well-being, and future of their dogs above profit or convenience. Here are the
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ASKDQ: IS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT SUITABLE?
Q: Is positive reinforcement suitable for dogs who are overweight? A: Positive reinforcement is suitable for all dogs, including overweight
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