Karen’s Blog
Dog growls are good news?
Has your dog ever growled, or has a dog growled at you? It’s not a nice experience, and unmistakable in intent. ‘Stop doing that’; ‘Go away!’ and I’m sure, [...]
Playing safe with dog toys
One of the earliest lessons a dog needs to be taught is not to snatch or grab. I’m not just referring to your piece of toast, ice cream or [...]
Positive ways to train your dog
Love is important, for other humans and for our pets. Did you know that petting your best friend (in this case a dog, but I suppose the choice is [...]
Stray dogs and the law
Who let the dog out? Is it a case of ‘Finders Keepers’ if your lost dog is found? What do you do if you find a dog running loose? [...]
It’s your dog poop – pick it up
On our training field today, preparing for a puppy class I ended up picking up four doggy deposits. Without wanting to sound indelicate, from the consistency I could tell [...]
Children petting your dog
We all pat the dog! Please don’t! Working with owners every day brings lots of stories about their problems with their dogs, but also their experiences in the community, [...]
Ten great reasons why you should adopt an older dog
Rescuing a dog takes a lot of thought and planning. There are always dogs needing homes, so its worth considering all the choices you have. The Oldies Club are [...]
Multi dog households
I saw an interesting ‘Bucket list’ the other day. A bucket list, if you are not sure what one is, is a list of things you really want to [...]
Why does my dog eat poo?
It affects so many, but it’s hardly talked about. Our lovely furry cuddly friends prove themselves to be revolting scavengers – but why? More importantly, is there anything we [...]
Is it really “separation anxiety”?
‘While the cat’s away, the mouse will play’ goes the saying. In our case it can be ‘While the human’s away, the dog will… bark, howl, toilet, chew, dig, [...]
The pros of little dogs
Little Dogs Rock! See a small dog trotting along and most people react. Ahhhs and oohs can also be ewws and ughs. Here in the UK people shout ‘Yappy!’ [...]
Should I adopt two dogs?
I am often asked if it is a good idea to get two puppies at the same time, or maybe get another dog when one is a little older. [...]
Dog treat truth. Your dog is not a dustbin!
Does your dog get given extra dog treats and goodies, or a bit of dinner when they are used to normal kibble every day? Do your visiting friends and [...]
Games not to play with your dog
Any play can turn into a problem if you don’t think through the rules and regular routine of the game beforehand. It’s a good idea to think about what [...]
Kennel cough and your dog
Kennel Cough is something that worries many dog owners. Here is a very useful overview from one of our referring Vets. Kennel Cough is an infectious disease of the [...]