A behaviour that has many dog owners tearing their hair out in frustration is how to treat destructive chewing. Especially, as there are many reasons for why a dog might be chewing through every pair of shoes in the house, or pulling apart your back yard bit by bit. Chewing is a natural instinctive behaviour. This, like a lot of other behaviours that owners perceive...
Lara talks with Dr Robert Holmes about the issue of destructive chewing - why puppies and adult dogs chew things and how Aussie Dog interactive toys can help, as well as other useful tips. Find out more: Aussie Dog Products
Choosing the right dog toys for your pooch might sound easy, but there are several important factors to consider that can make a big difference to both the enjoyment and safety of your dog. Meeting your dog's instinctual needs is essential for their mental health and can help prevent behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, destructive chewing and digging. When choosing toys for your dog keep in mind...
There are many dogs that chew just about anything – sticks, rocks, socks, underpants, shoes, bones and whatever else they can find in your home and garden. They may enjoy the texture, taste or just the fact that it smells like you but if the chewing turns into swallowing then you can have a pooch with a much-unwanted indigestible object stuck in their throat, stomach...
It’s important to treat separation anxiety in dogs as early as possible. While dealing with separation anxiety requires a suite of treatments tailored to your individual situation and dog, this exercise can help a dog cope with being alone and forms just one part of your total indepedence training program. The three step approach 1. The first step of this exercise to help a...
Puppies are one big bundle of fun and energy with their happy smiles and wagging tails, but they also like to use their mouth - a LOT!, so knowing how to stop a puppy biting and mouthing everything and everyone can be tough. Unfortunately, owners tend to reinforce the behaviour that we think is “fun” by playing with them, even a puppy biting as they...
Dr Melissa Meehan discusses the injuries and procedures required for treating dogs that like to chew and swallow items around the home with Specialist Surgeon, Dr Chris Preston and what and when pet insurance covers the required surgery to remove foreign objects.
Working with dogs and having many different pooches come and go from my home all the time, I am always aware of keeping my place as dog proof as possible. This includes putting any items that can turn into chewable dog toys out of harms way, and also ensuring any toys left out for play are made of safe and good quality materials. Particularly, when...
Everyone loves a puppy. But, anyone who has had the joy of having a puppy knows that they are also a lot of hard work, they need a lot of toilet training and can leave a messy trail around the house pretty quickly if you're not well prepared. If you are planning on bringing a puppy home soon, then take a read of what to...
Most dogs love to chase balls. So, choosing the right ball for your dog can make a big difference to both their enjoyment and safety. Playing ball with your dog each day can also be a very rewarding and bonding experience for both of you. It provides your dog with the mental and physical exercise they need each day and can even help keep problem...
A behaviour that has many dog owners tearing their hair out in frustration is how to treat destructive chewing. Especially, as there are many reasons for why a dog might be chewing through every pair of shoes in the house, or pulling apart your back yard bit by bit. Chewing is a natural instinctive behaviour. This, like a lot of other behaviours that owners perceive...
Lara talks with Dr Robert Holmes about the issue of destructive chewing - why puppies and adult dogs chew things and how Aussie Dog interactive toys can help, as well as other useful tips. Find out more: Aussie Dog Products
Choosing the right dog toys for your pooch might sound easy, but there are several important factors to consider that can make a big difference to both the enjoyment and safety of your dog. Meeting your dog's instinctual needs is essential for their mental health and can help prevent behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, destructive chewing and digging. When choosing toys for your dog keep in mind...
There are many dogs that chew just about anything – sticks, rocks, socks, underpants, shoes, bones and whatever else they can find in your home and garden. They may enjoy the texture, taste or just the fact that it smells like you but if the chewing turns into swallowing then you can have a pooch with a much-unwanted indigestible object stuck in their throat, stomach...
It’s important to treat separation anxiety in dogs as early as possible. While dealing with separation anxiety requires a suite of treatments tailored to your individual situation and dog, this exercise can help a dog cope with being alone and forms just one part of your total indepedence training program. The three step approach 1. The first step of this exercise to help a...
Puppies are one big bundle of fun and energy with their happy smiles and wagging tails, but they also like to use their mouth - a LOT!, so knowing how to stop a puppy biting and mouthing everything and everyone can be tough. Unfortunately, owners tend to reinforce the behaviour that we think is “fun” by playing with them, even a puppy biting as they...
Dr Melissa Meehan discusses the injuries and procedures required for treating dogs that like to chew and swallow items around the home with Specialist Surgeon, Dr Chris Preston and what and when pet insurance covers the required surgery to remove foreign objects.
Working with dogs and having many different pooches come and go from my home all the time, I am always aware of keeping my place as dog proof as possible. This includes putting any items that can turn into chewable dog toys out of harms way, and also ensuring any toys left out for play are made of safe and good quality materials. Particularly, when...
Everyone loves a puppy. But, anyone who has had the joy of having a puppy knows that they are also a lot of hard work, they need a lot of toilet training and can leave a messy trail around the house pretty quickly if you're not well prepared. If you are planning on bringing a puppy home soon, then take a read of what to...
Most dogs love to chase balls. So, choosing the right ball for your dog can make a big difference to both their enjoyment and safety. Playing ball with your dog each day can also be a very rewarding and bonding experience for both of you. It provides your dog with the mental and physical exercise they need each day and can even help keep problem...
