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With many friends and families preparing to get together over the festive season, here's my top tips for keeping pets safe at Christmas. With some people finding this time stressful, which our pets pick up, along with more people gathering in the home, noisy events, thunderstorms and extreme heat, the festive season really can be a time that we see frustration and even aggression emerge...

Dogs that bark excessively can create tension and cause many issues between neighbours, family and friends, particularly if the barking continues or worsens over time. It is important to remember that barking is a large part of a dog’s natural behaviour. Excessive barking however is a problem that affects the entire community and is a major reason for local council complaints. Puppies Before we delve...

Many dogs have an extreme fear of loud noises, a condition known as noise phobia — and it’s far more common than you might think. What triggers noise phobia? It can be triggered by thunderstorms, fireworks, loud parties, children playing, or even household sounds like vacuums and blenders. And for some breeds like Border Collies, Kelpies, and other herding or hunting dogs, it can be...

Getting a new puppy can be both exciting and daunting. and can provide many challenges and a change of lifestyle for the whole family – which is where taking your puppy along to a reputable puppy school, with qualified trainers and small groups, can help. Ask any new puppy owner and there’s probably been a few sleepless nights, some toileting accidents, chewed up toys, socks...

Dogs with anxiety can suffer from chronic stress, which decreases their quality of life and leads to many common dog behaviour problems, so understanding anxiety in dogs, its causes and treatments is critical. Anxiety traits can include noise sensitivity and phobias, separation related behaviour, commonly known as separation anxiety, fear of different surfaces and heights, a lack of impulse control, compulsive disorders, car travel anxiety...

When adopting a pet there are a number of key things you need to think about, in the same way you would if considering buying a puppy, kitten or other pet, to ensure that it is the right fit for you and your family - and for the long term!  As we celebrate the Petstock Foundation National Pet Adoption Month, here's some things to consider....

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 genetics. The...

In multiple dog homes, harmonious relationships are common if each dog is treated fairly and if the owners understand dog body language. However, scuffles can occur. Learning how to read your dogs’ cues, especially signs of stress and anxiety, is crucial to maintaining peace in a multi-dog household. Understanding Dog Body Language and Stress Signals Dogs often communicate through body language, and recognizing stress and...

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...

Dogs are social animals, so leaving them alone all day at home with nothing to do is a most common cause for many common dog behaviour problems due to boredom and anxiety. It’s no surprise then that doggy daycare has become a popular alternative. Dogs require a lot of daily environmental enrichment, which is more than just interactive toys. It includes daily exercise, social interactions...