How to teach a dog to walk up and down stairs?
Here are some tips for helping young, healthy dogs negotiate stairs.
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Top 5 reasons to teach your dog to lie down
For some breeds, learning to lie down with a hand signal can be challenging and their owners ask if it is necessary for the dog to learn this skill. Here are some good reasons to persevere with teaching your dog to a “lie down” on cue.
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Tips for bringing a rescue dog into your home
In this article we look at tips for integrating a dog with a less than perfect personality match into your family
Tips to choosing a rescue dog to suit your personality
In this article, we look at the dog’s natural preferences and personality and how that affects how they respond to people and new situations.
How do you get a dog to like you?
Recently, I have had several conversations with people who are taking advantage of being at home and considering adopting an older dog. A common question I have been asked, is “how do I get the dog to like me?” The short answer is…..
Top 3 Easter games for kids and dogs
This year, Easter will be a little different for us all– no large family gatherings or holidays away. So here are three games for the whole family including the dog to play this Easter break.
My dog hates baths
It is not uncommon for dogs to be anxious about having a bath, whether that be at home or in a hydrobath away from home. The degree of distress that a bath can cause dogs varies between dogs but regardless, it is our duty, as dog carers, to be concerned about our dog’s feelings and…
Which breed of dog is best for me?
So your family have decided to get a dog, but how do you know which breed of dog is best for you?