Aww. Who doesn’t love a puppy? All cute and furry, with their distinguished breath, adorable faces and those razor sharp, needle-like teeth that would give your average Piranha a run for its money. Wait. What? Ahh yes. The puppy’s mouth coupled with that innate fondness for flesh chomping and an as yet unlearned ability to judge the human pain threshold
Gum Disease in Dogs: A More Serious Problem Than First Glance Reveals Anyone who’s ever suffered with the stress and discomfort of toothache or problems with their gums will empathize with the poor dog who, after all, has only got his mouth as a means to pick things up, communicate, eat and even play – when all is not well
Why do dogs chew their own feet? If you’ve ever witnessed your own dog cause themselves significant stress or physical harm as a result of self inflicted actions, you’ll know that our canine friends can sometimes be the cause of concern and worry when they develop a behaviour pattern that is self destructive. When it comes to dogs chewing their
Separation anxiety is one of the biggest problems with pet dogs. Most people lead a lifestyle which involves leaving the dog alone for varying amounts of time. But that goes against everything a dog stands for. The pack, strength in numbers, solidarity
Choosing a dog trainer or finding a dog trainer that is going to be right for you and your canine student can be a real minefield. You need a dog trainer that you like, that can actually deliver results and above all, a dog trainer that fits with your own ethos and approach to teaching – both for you and
Knowing the essential first aid response for a variety of emergency situations that dogs can encounter can and does save many canine lives each year. In this special eBook, we have gathered the advice and drawn on the experience of the people who can provide the valuable information on appropriate first aid for common dog emergencies. First aid for dogs
What Makes A Dog Tilt Its Head To The Side? In our ongoing series on dog body language and, quite frankly, because our dogs just do some things that make us ask why? We take a look at the curious case of why dogs cock or tilt their heads to one side. Come on, hands in the air, who hasn’t
Michael Hayward is an experienced dog owner. You may remember his moving account of saying goodbye to his own dog, Toby. It was a K9 Magazine favourite. Here’s Michael’s take on striking the balance between dog ownership and having a social life. I think it’s OK to say we’ve all been guilty of it. There’s no shame. Not a bit.
