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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...

Many anxious dogs may bark, lunge and even go to bite when feeling threatened by strangers or other dogs that get too close to them, this is known as fear-based aggression.  I have this with my rescue dog Vindi, which is why I am so passionate about educating people about responsible dog interactions. Then there are those dogs that are submissive or back away when...

Over the past couple of weeks I have written a number of articles about specific dog behaviour and training issues including excessive barking and anxiety. From the response we have seen on our social media it is clear that many owners are having trouble understanding why their dogs are ‘acting out’ and are unsure what to do about it. What is a problem dog behaviour?...

There’s no better feeling than adopting a dog but it’s important to remember it can take a few weeks, or even months, for them to fully adjust to their new surroundings and family members. Adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment and you will need to dedicate time to help them settle in and train them. It can be quite daunting and challenging for the...

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...

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...

If you have ever wondered about exercising puppies and how much exercise your puppy needs, you are not alone. Many new puppy owners can be confused about how little or how much exercise is right for their puppy, and whether it is a good or bad thing to get them running about as much as possible during the day, in the hope of a peaceful...

Anxiety is VERY common in our beloved dogs yet many people miss many signs of anxiety in dogs and truly don't understand why or how it occurs. In fact, according to a recent large-scale study, up to 70% of dogs are showing signs of anxiety. Anxiety happens when your dog experiences fearful thoughts and feelings which then trigger or cause a state of physiological arousal...

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...

Thereʼs a few things to consider when introducing a new dog at home when you have other pets. Bringing a new puppy or rescue dog home is exciting, but it needs to be handled carefully to ensure it’s a positive experience for everyone involved, particularly when it comes to other pets. Introducing a new dog is best on  neutral territory Neutral territory is always best...