Going for a walk is an important part of most dogs’ and their owners’ days. If you’re concerned that a neighbour is neglecting this part of their dog's life, read on for some advice. Neighbour Never Walks Their Dog? Walking is an incredibly important part of a dog’s daily life, socially, mentally and physically. It’s a fun form of exercise and socialisation tha … [Read more...]
Will A Dog Starve Itself To Death?
Dogs have notoriously big appetites, so when they’re not eating it tells us that something’s up. So when they stop eating, or not eating as before you should be worried! Read on to find out why your dog’s not eating and what you can do to help them get back to feeling themselves. Will A Dog Starve Itself To Death? Dogs won’t starve themselves to dea … [Read more...]
I Slapped My Dog (Don’t Do That!)
There Are No Benefits To Slapping Our Dogs, Only Consequences Negative reinforcement is in the past. As dog owners, we have a duty of care to our animal companions, or else we run the risk of instilling fear and mistrust. If we want to develop healthy, lasting relationships with our pets, we need to change our behaviours, not theirs. I Slapped … [Read more...]
Why Do I Feel Like A Bad Dog Owner?
Why Do I Feel Like A Bad Dog Owner? Do you ever feel as though you are doing your best for your dog, but don’t feel like a good dog owner? Do you miss walks? Feed them kibble instead of freshly cooked food? Don’t take them on holiday? But just how common is this among dog parents? Is this normal? Why Do I Feel Like A Bad Dog Owner? In most cases, you may fe … [Read more...]
Why Is My Dog Suddenly Suspicious Of Its Food?
Have you noticed that your dog’s eating habits seem to have changed? Or that they have been acting strangely at mealtimes? Whether they have become frightened of their food, or simply seem to have lost their appetite, here are some of the possible causes of this and what you can do to help. Why Is My Dog Suddenly Suspicious Of Its F … [Read more...]
