BRINGING ENRICHMENT TO MEAL TIMES
Canine enrichment is the adding of actions or items to a dogs’ environment to benefit their physical or psychological health.
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THE BENEFITS OF SLOW FEEDERS FOR DOGS
In recent years, slow feeders have moved from niche pet shop shelves to a common recommendation from veterinarians and behaviourists.
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ASKDQ: WANTING A BELLY RUB OR DISPLAYING SUBMISSIVE BEHAVIOUR?
Q: How do I know if my dog wants a belly rub or is being submissive? A: Dogs expose their
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT – THE PRINCIPLES
Positive reinforcement training uses a reward to reinforce a desired behaviour. This reward makes it more likely that the behaviour
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TRICKY TOYS – WHY YOU SHOULD CHALLENGE YOUR PAW PAL WITH SNUFFLE TOYS
Text: Barbara Kellerman What do flowers, fortune cookies, cubes and mats have in common? The answer is obvious. They all
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ASKDQ: CARPET DIGGING
Q: Why does my dog dig at the carpet? A: Dogs, especially Terriers, are natural-born diggers. Sometimes they may be
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ASKDQ: IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE TOO AFFECTIONATE WITH A DOG?
Q: Is it bad to cuddle my dog a lot? I’ve heard too much affection can cause separation anxiety. A:
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ASKDQ: BACK LEG ISSUES
Q: My dog growls when I touch her back legs. I’ve been told that I must not let her get
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RETHINKING THE ROUTINE – WHY EARLY NEUTERING IS NO LONGER THE GOLD STANDARD
For decades, early spay and neuter (also known as sterilisation) have been championed as essential parts of responsible dog ownership.
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FEAR ISN’T DISOBEDIENCE
Why ‘stubborn’ dogs aren’t being difficult — they’re often just scared Your dog refuses to get in the car. He
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