Dog Training

cat looking out the window at rainy weather
17May

Keeping your Pet Calm During Bad Weather

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...

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12May

Training Your Puppy-Sit, Stay, Focus

Training Your Puppy Training your puppy is a fantastic bonding experience for both you and him. Your puppy will learn to trust you and you will learn to understand him better, making the training all that bit easier. Puppies start learning from birth and despite their relatively short attention spans, you can expect them to begin to learn some basic obedience commands such as “sit,” and “stay,” as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. With some patience, plenty of treats...

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12May

Recall Training Your Puppy

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...

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07May

Crate Training Your Puppy

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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labrador dog in a car travelling with his owners on holidays
30Apr

Travelling With Your Dog? Read This Guide First!

With summer in full swing and the weather starting to heat up, you might be wondering what to do with your beloved canine companion while you’re away. What if we told you, you could actually bring him with you? While travelling with your dog on a long car journey might sound a bit daunting, with a lot of planning, practicing, and proper equipment and carriers, there is no reason not to take your four legged friend on holidays with the whole...

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dog owner training her dog to sit in the park on a sunny afternoon
21Apr

Obedience Training Your Dog

Training Your Dog No matter what breed you have, obedience training is essential to keeping your dog under control and well behaved. Taking the time teach your dog basic commands and to be well-trained will make for a much happier life for both you and your four-legged friend. Starting young is ideal when it comes to dog training, and even training your puppy for a few minutes every day can go a long way. Don’t be put off if your dog is...

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Pet owner cleaning up dog's poop
02Apr

5 Reasons You Should Pick Up After Your Dog

Picking Up Your Dog's Waste This week from April 1st-7th  is International Pooper Scooper Week, a week to educate pet owners on the importance of cleaning up your dog’s waste. Dog waste is mainly seen as a litter or environmental issue, but it can also present health and safety risks, which is why it is imperative to make sure it is cleaned up. Below are just some of the reasons why you should be picking up after your dog. 1. Dog Poop...

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17Dec

The Best Way to Toilet Train Your Puppy

How To Potty Train Your Puppy Helping your puppy to navigate the human world is full of challenges, but one of the first things you will want to do is to begin potty training. Starting on the day you bring your pup home, toilet training can be achieved for most puppies within a week, although for some it may take little longer. How Long Will it Take to Toilet Train My Puppy? Toilet training is a big thing for your puppy to master....

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