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As a dog trainer, one of the areas I consider when treating dogs with behaviour issues, particularly anxiety and aggression, is their diet and other factors that could be impacting on their gut health. This is because we now have a much greater understanding of the gut-brain axis and how signals run both ways between the digestive and central nervous system. How poor gut health...

How many times have you seen a dog tied up waiting for its owner outside the shops and gone straight up to pat it on the head, or stick out your hand to say ‘hi’, thinking you know how to approach a dog? I daresay most people have done this many times in their life. Knowing what I know now, I would also say that...

Anxiety in dogs and cats is an increasingly common problem that both Veterinarians and animal behaviourists are treating these days, and can significantly impact their well-being if left unaddressed. That's why understanding the signs of anxiety in dogs and cats is essential for providing them with the care and support they need. It’s been estimated that over 40% of dogs and cats are now suffering...

In this episode, Gyton finds out at what age dogs are considered ‘mature’ and how their diets need to change to ensure they are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients they need to help them keep fit and well in old age. Dr Melissa talks us through the importance of taking care of our dog’s teeth on a daily basis and the role of...

Anxiety in dogs is very complex topic to both understand and address and is recognised as a cause of many behaviour and physical problems. It is a major mental health issue, just as it is for us humans and is not to be dismissed as something "they will just have to get over." From fear-based aggression to Separation Related Behaviours (also commonly known as Separation...

Every year thousands of Greyhounds are euthanised when they are no longer needed for racing, so adopting a Greyhound has become very popular as they are generally very friendly, calm, affectionate and social dogs. While Greyhounds make for a great family pet, there are some things that potential owners need to be aware of before adopting a Greyhound to help keep them and other pets...

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...

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...

What a week it's been for Darcy! A full-page story in this week's Woman's Day magazine sharing his story of how he came to find his forever home here at Pooches HQ, followed by a photo with some of his Pooches at Play mates in Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper.  What more could a limelight-loving pooch like Darcy want? 'Meet Australia's luckiest dog!' headlined the Woman's Day...

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...