Thinking you might like your dog to have a role in life that includes therapy dog work? Getting started with lots of positive socialisation early in life is crucial. Here are some recommendations on how to go about getting them off to the right start.
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There are so many terms thrown about now such as therapy dog, service dog, emotional support animal, companion dog and much more. What do they all mean? Are they all different or just different terms used to describe the same thing? Here we explain the different roles and the correct terms to define them.
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Choosing the right dog that matches your family is so important. Attachment will come with any dog, however the challenges that come with a new dog can be massively ameliorated when it’s the right fit for your family. What factors should you be considering when searching for your new addition? Here are some top tips.
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Toilet training can be a challenge for many puppies. Knowing how to manage and prevent accidents while training your puppy exactly where you want them to go is crucial. Read the main training tips here on what all new puppy owners need to know to get toilet training right.
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We can’t always predict how anyone will respond to therapy, and that’s exactly what we’re often undertaking with our dogs. Especially when we’re working with dogs with significant anxiety, phobia’s, have recently been adopted and going through large change, have had a trauma history and much more. What can help us approach it all the best way to get the best outcomes though?
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Dog parks can be a hugely positive and enriching part of your dog’s life. It can also be the last place many owners should take their dogs. What should you consider when making the decision about whether dog parks are right for your dog and how to manage them safely?
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A crucial part of setting our puppies up for success is helping them learn to be independent. When we bring a puppy home it’s often the first time they've ever been expected to be alone when we then go out and leave them. How can we help our puppies learn this is a safe, successful and ethical way?
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The most enquired about training issue. “My dog won’t come when I call them”. There are some very simple ways to resolve this common issue and it isn’t as hard as you might think!
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