Behaviour
Whether your dog is excavating your backyard, eating grass, chewing your favourite shoes or you can't figure out why they are doing something unexpected, you may find the solution here on in our behaviour articles.
A fear free visit to the vet - Overcoming canine fear and anxiety
Your dog's behaviour is a result of genetics, social experiences (socialisation) and the environment surrounding them. Lessons may be lost or altered by dramatics events, these often shape the way they view the world.
Chewing - choosing a safe chew toy for your pet
Chewing is a very natural behaviour for dogs but when your favourite couch or pair of shoes is on the receiving end, then it maybe time to explore chew toys for your pet.
Chewing - Why do dogs chew?
Dogs, especially puppies are extremely playful and investigative. While play with people and other dogs is an important part of socialisation and social development, exploration and object play are important ways for dogs to learn about their environment.
Come - Teaching your dog to come
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important lessons they will ever learn. It is important to understand as with all training of pups, that teaching tricks will take time and patience. You can start teaching your dog to come when called as early as their first week with your family.
Digging - Your backyard has been excavated by your dog
It's important to understand why dogs love to dig. Dogs dig for several reasons including to find or bury food, to make a cool spot to lie in, for enjoyment and in some cases when they are anxious.
Grass - Why does my dog eat grass?
Many theories as to why dogs eat plants have been proposed in the past. One of the more common theories is that dogs eat grass to vomit. However no one has proven dogs are intelligent enough to use grass for medicinal purposes.
Meal-time - Teaching your dog table manners
Does your dog eye off your evening meal, jump up on the dining table or whine for a taste of your dinner plate? Begging can be considered either endearing or a nuisance depending on your viewpoint and situation. If your canine is causing a nuisance at meal time here are some helpful tips on how to deal with your little beggar.
Moving house - settling your pet into a new house
So you are about to move house and concerned about settling your pets into their new environment. Here's some handy tips on making the transition stress free and as safe as possible for your pet.
Socialisation - essential for puppies
Over one third of Australian households own dogs. Dogs are considered an integral component of our society and part of the social capital of the community.