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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
