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Not all dogs are gluttonous machines that eat too fast, but there are plenty that are. There can be some risks when a dog eats its food too fast, particularly if they swallow too much air. 

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...

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...

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...

With millions of people struggling with mental health issues and turning to their dogs to help them cope, I'd like to encourage dog owners to check in on the mental health of their dogs as we celebrate National Dog Day 2021. Over the past year many households across the country welcomed a new puppy or rescue dog into their home, enjoying the much-needed stress relief,...

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...

In episode 4 of our pet-friendly travel special, we catch up with a Pooches at Play regular, Axle the English Staffy, to get some training tips for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier of the British variety. About the English Staffy Both the English and American 'Staffies' are breeds that fall under the 'Mastiff' breed category.  The English Staffy is a courageous, highly intelligent and affectionate breed...

Depending on where you live around the world, my tips for exercising a dog indoors will come in handy during some of the challenges many dog owners currently face. Whether you are currently in strict COVID lockdown and can't walk your dog outside at all. Or, the upcoming Summer heat or Winter freeze will make it tough to take your dog outside for walk as...

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...

During the COVID-19 restrictions many pets enjoyed more attention and company from their human family than ever before. However, as people return to work and school, we are likely to see a big rise in separation anxiety and other separation related behaviours in our dogs, so it is important you prepare your dog for your return to work as soon as possible. To help reduce...