Dog Tags. We all know how important it is for your dog to wear a tag. In the United Kingdom it is the law to have your dog microchipped and wear an identification tag when in a public space. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £5,000. When choosing what …
Crate training your puppy. A crate can be a private room with a view. Ideal for travelling puppies or for those who just want a secure, quiet place to rest away from the children or visitors at home. It’s the puppy’s own personal den where he can find comfort and solitude. It makes boarding your …
What is a Biothane Long Lines? Don’t expect dogs to come back to you if you haven’t taught them the recall command in the first place. So before you let your dog off leash, you will need to put some sort of control and management in place first and attach a Waterproof Long Line to …
Acknowledge the leash is a common issue. During our walk today with the doodle gang I experienced a common scenario. A large boisterous friendly dog came bounding over to greet the doodles. I gathered all four doodles to the side of the walkway as he approached. He crashed with exuberance into the middle of the …
Secrets of a Dog Trainer 1. It’s a lifestyle, not just a job. If you don’t like muddy pawprints on your coat, rain, standing on your feet all day, smelly vehicles and a uniform of jeans, wellies and sweatshirts – then it’s not the job for you. 2. We talk to each other more than …
So You Want to Buy a Puppy With more and more people working from home nowadays – everyone is thinking about buying a puppy. Whilst it is great that you now have the time available to concentrate on training your puppy and settling them into your home, lots of people haven’t thought of what will …
Enrichment Toys and Activities There are some wonderful enrichment toys for your puppy to use in the early stages of their development and into adulthood. Below are some fabulous toys to keep your puppy and dog busy: A Discovery Mat: These are interactive feeding and treat mats. Made from high quality anti fatigue rubber mats and …
The dangers of collars and crates. Here we focus on the dangers of collars and crates. Imagine if your dog was still attached to this collar. This scenario can happen quite easily when you think about it. It can happen when your dog turns around in the crate to get comfortable, or perhaps your dog …
