Puppies and chewing
Why do puppies chew? All puppies enjoy and need to chew. This is partly to relieve some of the discomfort they...
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Dog training
A well trained dog is a happy dog. A dog that is well behaved can take part in family life and is welcome in...
Puppies at night time and home alone
Key facts on puppies at night time and being home alone Think about where you would like your puppy to sleep at...
House-training an adult dog
Play video Through no fault of their own, some pet dogs reach adulthood without being fully house trained...
Indoor games for dogs
Indoor games are a great way to keep your dog mentally stimulated at times when you can’t go outside Playing...
Why do dogs wag their tails?
The tail wag: a cute way our dogs tell us they’re happy…or is it? Although looking at the way a dog is moving...
How to stop your dog pulling on the lead
Most dogs that pull have learned to do so over a period of time. The longer they have been doing it, the harder...
Five things to think about before getting a husky
Numbers of abandoned and unwanted wolflike dogs, including huskies and malamutes, ending up at Blue Cross have...
How pets cope with loss
Have you ever wondered what happens to a pet when they lose their human or animal companion? We humans have the...
Socialising your puppy
What is socialisation? Socialisation is the process by which puppies learn to relate appropriately to people and...
Clicker training your pet
Clicker training is a really great way of teaching your pet new things in a positive way and making learning fun...
How to keep your baby safe around your dog
As soon as you know there is a new baby on the way, you and your family will begin to prepare yourselves for the...
How to control dogs chewing
Adolescent chewing (or exploratory chewing as it is also known) commonly occurs in dogs between puppyhood and...
Dogs and muzzle training
Play video Top dog muzzle tips:
Muzzles are an ideal solution for taking fearful dogs to the vet or...
Nervous dogs
Nervousness in dogs Nervousness is a trait usually inherited from a dog’s parents. Nervous dogs need extra care...
Home alone – separation anxiety in dogs
Dogs, like us are very social animals. They would naturally live in family groups and have ‘evolved’ alongside...