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The Secret To Settling In Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting things for adults and children alike. The puppy smell is intoxicating and they shower you with love and kisses. When I got my first puppy I became his adoptive mother – he wanted to be with me all the time and it’s hard...
7 Essential Tips for First Time Dog Owners
Dog must-haves. Food bowl, water bowl, treats, toys, ID tag, leash and collar, dog bed or crate, and of course, dog food. These are the basic items he will need for now. Please remember you have to consider his size right now. You might be buying something which may...
Your Habits Can Become Your Dog’s Habits As Well
Dogs look up to us, their owners, as their role models. Yes, they may imitate what they see. They try to mimic what we do. A lot of us may not be aware of it but we may be forming their habits after ours. Below are several aspects to which our habits may affect our...
Warning Signs Of Potential Depression In Dogs
Depression, in a nutshell, is the feeling of being sad and/or lonely that may have been caused by different circumstances in our lives. And we all do experience this being humans as we are. But did you know that this also happens to our pet and best friend? Yes,...
The Importance of Fostering a Dog
Finding a loving and caring home for a dog is the ultimate goal of foster care. Providing temporary homes for a few days to weeks and to some until they get adopted is the very concept of fostering. And you may be wondering why there is a need for foster homes when...
The Importance Of Continuity In Training
As a dog trainer, I find that continuity in training is pivotal to have and to keep having a well-behaved dog. Since I have started working at Bark and Birch, I see approximately 80 dogs come in and out of our doors every month, plus those who opt for 1-2-1 sessions....
Compulsive Behaviour In Dogs
The word compulsive describes an involuntary desire to do something. When a dog exhibits some compulsive behaviour, it repeatedly performs one or more continuous acts in an increasing way that will ultimately culminate in disrupting its daily routine. The tendency is...
The Common Mistake That Dog Owners Make
The majority of dog owners love their dog to an extent where they treat the dog partly like a child which is not necessarily the issue. The problem is that these owners often only do positive and fun things spoiling their dogs without asking for anything in return....
Different Types Of Aggressive Behaviour in Dogs
Dog aggression is a serious behavioural issue that is one of the main reasons owners seek professional help from trainers, behaviourists and vets. It can range in severity from low-level growling to barking and biting and can have a large number of potential triggers....
Building a Relationship With Your Dog
Some owners think that their dogs have a rational understanding that “ she gives me food and love and toys, so I should do what they ask, and behave nicely”. Between two people, child and parent for example, the child might understand this and feel indebted to the...