Category: Dogs

Whether training a new puppy or solving simple behaviour problems, the central tenet is the same – reward your dog for getting things right! Adopting a reward-orientated training program means it is not necessary to

Has your dog been vaccinated lately? Oops! Vaccination is the only way to protect your dog against certain viral diseases that are highly contagious and can even be fatal. Because viruses cause them, there is

Indeed, it’s not a very agreeable thought (or sight), but it’s a common problem. Many dogs engage in the not-so-pleasant activity of eating their own faeces or those of other dogs (or even cats!). The

Unless you want to breed from your dog, it is recommended to have him or her desexed. Desexed animals generally live longer and healthier lives. Also, there is no need to find homes for unwanted or

Your dog has specific nutritional requirements and depends on you to provide a complete and balanced diet for a long and healthy life. What are the key nutrients in a diet? The key nutrients in

Seizures or convulsions in dogs can be a frightening thing, for both you and your dog. A seizure or convulsion is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical discharge from the brain. It can result in many different

Dogs need to dig! There are a dozen good canine reasons for digging: digging warming pits and cooling hollows, excavating feline faeces, grubs, roots and rodents, digging to escape, digging out of boredom, digging for