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One of the highlights of you and your dog’s day will be the walk. Bad weather will not dampen your dog’s enthusiasm to get out and about and once out, you will forget the weather and enjoy the exercise and companionship. However, what will affect how much you enjoy the walk is how obedient your…

Developing good habits in your puppy from day one is important, especially if you want to avoid your puppy developing bad habits! By about four months of age, a puppy will become more independent, so make the most of the early months to set boundaries, for example if you don’t want a fully grown German…

Whether you have a young pup or an older dog, you will want your dog to be social with other dogs and people. It will be easier to socialize a puppy with other dogs as he or she will have just left a litter.  An older dog may have been isolated from contact with other…

There are many different reasons why you may have decided to get a dog.  However, whatever the reason, it will be a much more successful partnership if your new best friend understands what is expected of him or her.  This is where obedience training comes in.  As your dog’s teacher, and a responsible pet owner,…

The walk is one of the highlights of your dog’s day.  Below are some tips to ensure that you and your dog can enjoy your walk safely.  If you are aware of potential dangers, you can take precautions to avoid them.   1.  Physical Fitness Physical fitness applies to both you and your dog, especially…

Although it is commonly assumed that a dog wearing a muzzle is aggressive, this is not always the case.  There are quite a few situations when a muzzle can be very useful for both you and your dog.  So, before these situations arise, it is useful to get your dog used to having a muzzle…