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When it comes to training our dogs, it is important that we use methods that support their physical and emotional wellbeing, strengthens our bond and allows them to still express their natural dog behaviours, rather than using excessive dominance and punishment - methods often used in the alpha dog training approach. What are some of the alpha dog training methods used Alpha dog training methods...

When training a puppy or dog new skills, using positive reinforcement (ie: rewarding the desired behaviour) works best. It is also important to know how to use a ‘Schedule of Reinforcement’ correctly during the different stages of training a puppy or dog with the aim of strengthening the behaviour you are after. Fnd what motivates them When training a puppy or dog you need to...

There is nothing worse than spotting  a flea on your pet and while treating fleas on dogs and cats might sound easy,  getting rid of them permanently is a whole other matter. Although dogs and cats usually get fleas from picking up newly hatched fleas from a contaminated environment, it is possible for adult fleas to jump from one animal to another, setting up an...

Thunderstorm anxiety is common in many dogs, causing them to be come extremely stressed and fearful long before us humans can even hear a rumble thunder. Dogs have much an acute sense of sound and can hear far better than we do. They hear nearly twice as many frequencies than we do, so they can hear sounds much farther away and higher than we do....

I am super excited to announce that Pooches at Play Series 5 hits TV screens this Saturday 18 July at 2pm on Channel 10 and promises to bring much needed joy, entertainment and useful tips and advice for keeping both people and their pooches healthy and happy. In this series I provide plenty of puppy and older dog training tips and health advice for all...

Have the kids been nagging you for a dog for years, or perhaps you have found the perfect rescue pup?  Whatever the situation, after all your research on what breed is the right fit, you are finally close to bringing puppy home. Here's some tips for preparing for a new puppy. But what can we do to prepare ourselves for the big day? The following...

When treating a dog with separation anxiety, different circumstances call for different treatments - what is applicable and acceptable for one household, may not be suitable for others. The type and intensity of the separation anxiety, the available space, household routine and the carer’s attitude are all factors that affect the decision on how to treat the problem. Although separation anxiety doesn’t have a single...