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How to stop a puppy biting and mouthing is one of the most common questions I get from frustrated puppy owners. It's important to remember that puppies explore their environment with their mouths and use their mouths in play and when teething, so we need to find a way to allow them to fulfill this instinctual need, but direct in the right way. There is...

If you have an anxious dog that suffers from mild separation anxiety or noise phobia, such as reacting to loud noises like fireworks and thunderstorms, there are some products I often recommend to owners that may assist and that are available from PETstock, as well as a couple of other key things to do. Of course, if you have a very anxious dog, or a...

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...

Dogs love to chew, so it’s important we divert this natural instinct to something appropriate, like the TastyBone Trio range, rather than your favourite pair of shoes! Chew toys also provide dogs with mental and physical stimulation, plus play a role in promoting good dental health. For the tough chewers though, it can be hard to find a chew toy that lasts. If this sounds...

I am a strong supporter of a raw and natural diet for dogs.  In fact, in my experience, feeding a natural diet to your pooch is the foundation of good health and a long life. There are several things that I’m not comfortable about with regards to the foods that are recommended by the majority of vets. The first thing is they are processed. Processing...

Much like puberty in humans, there is also an adolescence period in dogs. This is when they develop rapidly and experience significant hormonal changes that makes dealing with an adolescent dog a challenge for even the most patient of owners. When adolescence typically begins Adolescence in dogs typically occurs between 6 and 18 months, depending on the breed and individual dog, for most dogs though...

Dogs are highly social animals who enjoy companionship, so it's important that we help them to feel safe, confident, and entertained when spending time by themselves.  To help, PETstock’s State Trainer, Mandi Wright has compiled some safety and other helpful tips for dogs left home alone. DOGTV When dogs are left to their own devices, they may experience boredom, anxiety or stress, which can ultimately...

Independence training is important at all stages of a dog’s life to help build their confidence and comfort in being left alone. As a dog behaviourist, I am seeing many owners that are having problems with their puppies and even older dogs due to anxiety and a lack of proper socialisation, or even too much and inappropriate socialisation. Unfortunately, many puppies missed out on puppy...

In a recent blog I discussed how dog behaviour problems in adult dogs often start due to a number of key reasons. These include the dog having an aversive experience or series of events, poor leadership and/or handler/owner inconsistency, long standing behaviours that have been exhibited over an extended period of time (ie: from puppyhood), a lack of proper socialisation as a puppy and even...

With many friends and families preparing to get together over the festive season, I wanted share my top tips for keeping pets safe at Christmas during this fun, but often stressful time. With almost 70% of Australian households now being home to over 28 million pets, almost half having at least one dog1 and a third housing at least one cat2, Australian pet ownership is...