Training your puppy to walk on a lead and stay by your side is a great way to ensure your walks are safe and enjoyable for you both. Many people think dogs naturally know how to walk on a lead but this isn’t the case, and it is a skill that needs to be trained. It’s important your puppy understands not to pull or try and run away from you when he’s on the lead, as he could potentially injure...
Your puppy’s experiences within the first year are incredibly important to his social and mental wellbeing, and can make all the difference to his personality and temperament when he becomes an adult. Taking the time to allow your puppy to socialise and explore the world around him can lead to a much happier, well-adjusted dog, who will love meeting new people and discovering new places. A puppy who doesn’t socialise may find the world a scary and intimidating place, and will...
Heading back to school or back to the office? While this may be a joyous occasion for some, your dog may be feeling otherwise. Whether you’re returning to the workplace or going back to school, leaving your dog at home alone isn’t an easy task. A change of routine can be disruptive to your pooch if they have never been left alone before. This can lead to separation anxiety and even panic, which can manifest itself into destructive behaviour, toileting in...
Helping Your Pet in Bad Weather Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning can be enough to make anyone jump, but your pet may have a different experience. Bad weather and stormy forecasts present a real challenge to our four legged friends, who may start to pant, bark, or hide behind the sofa, frightened of what’s going on outside. It’s heart breaking for any pet owner to watch their dog or cat quivering in fear. Although Ireland is lucky that tornados and...
Once your pup is fully vaccinated and has had all his shots, it’s time to take him for his first groom. Taking your puppy to the grooming studios for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience, both for puppy and puppy parent. All these new sights and smells…your puppy might be feeling excited, anxious, nervous; maybe all three! The first experience your puppy has at the grooming studios can set the tone for how he feels about the grooming procedure...
The Importance of a Recall Recall training your puppy and teaching them to return to you is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do. It not only keeps them safe, but provides more freedom for them throughout their life. Your dog should not be off a leash in public without a good recall or knowing their name, so it is essential to teach them this as early as you can and when they are still in...
Are You Ready For a Puppy? Dog ownership is a wonderful thing but comes with a huge responsibility. I have adopted many puppies before, and it is not something you should do on a whim. There are many, many different decisions and factors to consider before inviting a new furry family member into your home. Many puppies were adopted last year into their forever homes, but many were quickly given up too due to owners unable to look after them. For this...
Welcoming a new puppy home is an exciting time, but remember it may take a few weeks before he is completely settled into his new home. Your puppy will be about 8 weeks old at the time you bring him home. He has been taken away from his mother, his siblings, and has been placed in a strange new environment, so it’s understandable he might be scared or nervous for the first few nights. As an experienced dog owner myself, it...
Where to Get a Puppy in Ireland Congratulations - you’re getting a puppy! Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting, and I bet you can’t wait to have a little four legged friend running around your home. After doing all the research into raising a pup and deciding to take on the responsibility, the next big question is, where exactly do you get a puppy? Your options are either adopting a puppy from a rescue centre, or getting a puppy from...
What is Crate Training? Crate Training can be a very helpful management tool when introducing your puppy into his new home. Puppies don’t like being left alone, and can express this dislike through destructive behaviour. If crate training is done properly, it can help reduce unwanted behaviour and give your puppy somewhere to relax where he can feel safe and secure. Training your puppy to spend some time alone and rest in his crate, even when you don’t necessarily need them to,...
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