Dog Blogs

Geoff Harper Geoff Harper

Getting over early bad experiences

We worked out that Dennis had reacted badly to people when he was feeling trapped and needed to move away. He had had some worrying encounters with a few dogs, and it seemed that the high energy levels of puppies were just too much for him…

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Geoff Harper Geoff Harper

Why crate train your dog

Why should you train your dog to spend time in a crate or pen?

A crate may look like a cage to us, to a well-trained dog it is a welcome sanctuary and a favourite place to spend time…

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Helen Atton Helen Atton

how to Keep your anxious dog safe

How do you keep your anxious dog safe when out for a walk? We all have a responsibility to keep our dogs under control and to help one another.

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Helen Atton Helen Atton

Foods Poisonous to Dogs

There are many foods we eat that are actually poisonous to oir pets. How many are you aware of?

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Helen Atton Helen Atton

how does adolescence affect dogs

It’s been a week of adolescent challenges! So many people have contacted me to say their one year old dog is turning deaf and behaving dreadfully. My 13 month old Japanese Spitz is just as bad. Is it the weather or is something else going on?

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Helen Atton Helen Atton

Help your dog to deal with separation

Separation issues are increasingly common amongst both puppies and older dogs, especially since the COVID lockdowns kept families isolated from the world. Understand how to avoid your dog ever feeling abandoned and learn how to help your anxious dog to feel comfortable alone.

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Helen Atton Helen Atton

Coco - a Case Study

How a traumatised puppy farm puppy was given a new life and hope for the future

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