I often get asked by clients if their dogs look a good weight and alot of the time the answer is yes. Sometimes I have to be honest and say that the dog could do with losing a few lb’s. It’s really easy for that extra bit of weight to creep up on your dog……aContinue reading “Is your dog the ideal weight?”
Author Archives: Leanne
Expecting a baby? How to prepare your dog for the new arrival
I’m sure you all know by now that I only have a few weeks left before there is a new addition to the household. With this in mind I thought I would base this months blog on preparing your dog for this big change. Although we already have a toddler running around I’m sure VinnieContinue reading “Expecting a baby? How to prepare your dog for the new arrival”
How to help your dog be comfortable at the vets.
This months guest blog is from Katey Aldred RVN and owner of Pooch Paws: Puppy And Dog Training Norfolk And Suffolk Your dog will visit the vet at various points in it’s lifetime and it hugely helps if your dog is comfortable there. Not only does it help your dog have a good association butContinue reading “How to help your dog be comfortable at the vets.”
Easter Hazards.
Most people celebrate Easter in one way or another but are you aware of how many things can be toxic to your dog? It is really easy to become lax when you’re enjoying yourself but it’s important to always be careful. Chocolate is one of the biggest risks at Easter, especially if you are planningContinue reading “Easter Hazards.”
What if the worst happens?
Although it’s something that none of us want to think about, sadly losing our dog is something that we will come across at some point in our life. I find it difficult to acknowledge but everyday I look at Vinnie he seems to have an extra grey hair and it’s gut wrenching watching him growContinue reading “What if the worst happens?”
Does you dog have reliable recall?
No matter what age your dog is it is never too late to work on their recall. Whether you have a puppy that is only beginning to experience the outside world, an adolescent dog that has selective hearing or a senior dog that takes it’s time coming back……you can always make improvements with a littleContinue reading “Does you dog have reliable recall?”
Ever heard of zoopharmacognosy?
This months guest blog is from Mandy Wilson of Peaceful Paws Therapy And Training. Mandy talks about zoopharmacognosy and how it can benefit your dog. But first I’ll explain my own personal experience of it…… I only stumbled across this a couple of years ago when I attended a 2 day seminar ran by IslaContinue reading “Ever heard of zoopharmacognosy?”
How to socialise your dog in lockdown.
Unfortunately it seems like many of us will be in lockdown for a while yet so it’s important to keep up with your dog’s training in the best way you can. The fall out from lockdown 1 was huge and there are now lots of under socialised dogs as well as dogs with major separationContinue reading “How to socialise your dog in lockdown.”
What to look for in a dog rescue, and what a dog rescue should be looking for in you.
This months guest blog comes from Leanne Louisia Mcwade, owner of Dog Training College and co-owner of East Anglia Dog Rescue. Leanne has worked in rescue 8 for years. She started by helping with transport runs, fundraising etc then in 2017 East Anglia Dog Resue was born. She has a rescue dog herself, Mitzy theContinue reading “What to look for in a dog rescue, and what a dog rescue should be looking for in you.”
The benefits of online dog training.
Lockdown has changed the way alot of us work and many of us have had to think outside of the box. I will be the first to admit that online training classes made me nervous but after the first few clients it opened up my eyes to a whole new way of dog training. WithContinue reading “The benefits of online dog training.”