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Owning a dog that digs can be an extremely frustrating and costly situation for many owners. Some might dig single holes in the same area, whereas others can perform extensive excavations across the entire backyard.  Let's look at why this happens and how to stop a dog from digging. Firstly, we need to remember that digging is a natural behaviour for dogs, so the key...

Many common dog behaviour problems including excessive barking, digging and destructive chewing occur when dogs are left alone in the backyard all day with nothing to do, so addressing boredom in dogs is vital. Dogs are pack animals and in the wild they would spend their days hunting and foraging for their food, keeping their brains and bodies active, so it’s not surprising we see...

We meet Vet Nurse Bella and her dog Roo who is saving lives by being a canine blood donor. Lara takes us through some common puppy behaviour issues and provides tips to help keep your puppy from chewing, biting, digging and other problem behaviours, whilst Gyton finds out how to give your puppy the right start in life through diet, catching up with Mick from...

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...

Dogs have evolved with humans over hundreds of thousands of years.  And, as pack animals, it is not natural for a dog to be left home alone all day with no mental or physical stimulation, or to be kept exclusively outdoors with little family play time. Environmental enrichment is vital. Of course it is not always possible to avoid leaving your dog at home alone...

Everyone loves a new puppy, a bouncing bundle of joy. But with a new puppy also comes many new challenges. From mouthing and biting, to digging and chewing, it's important to address common behaviour problems early on to avoid them becoming a major dog behaviour problem later on. In this segment, Pooches at Play host and dog trainer, Lara Shannon meets up with the gorgeous...

All dogs have some level of prey drive, but it does manifest differently depending on the dog breed. What is prey drive in dogs Prey drive is an innate instinct in dogs, inherited from their ancestors, to hunt and capture prey. It's a powerful force that motivates dogs to chase, catch, and sometimes even retrieve objects. Being terrier crosses, both Darcy and Vindi have a...

In Episode 4 of Pooches at Play we meet Vet Nurse Bella and her dog Roo who is saving lives by being a canine blood donor. In this story we meet Alou whose life was saved by Roo and find out how owners can help save lives with their dog. Host and dog trainer, Lara Shannon, takes us through some common puppy behaviour issues and...

In this episode we talk with PETstock's bird expert, Belle Stubbs, to find out about the benefits of wild bird feeding and what you need to know to ensure you are helping, rather than hindering, their survival. Dr Melissa Meehan meets up with Jedi the English Staffy and his owner Sheridan to explain about the 'Cherry eye’ condition that affects many staffies and other breeds,...

In this episode we talk with PETstock’s bird expert, Belle Stubbs, to find out about the benefits of wild bird feeding and what you need to know to ensure you are helping, rather than hindering, their survival. Dr Melissa Meehan meets up with Jedi the English Staffy and his owner Sheridan to explain about the ‘Cherry Eye’ condition that affects many staffies and other breeds,...