Puppy Care

12Jul

How to Choose the Right Collar for your Dog

As a dog parent, it’s important to make sure any equipment you buy for your four legged friend is comfortable, well-fitted and suited to their breed. For the safety and comfort of your pooch, it is essential that you measure them accurately to ensure their collar is fi­tted correctly, otherwise it may cause some discomfort and you run the risk of causing harm if they break loose, which is the last thing you want when bringing them home for the first...

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05Jul

How to Brush Your Puppy

Depending on their coat type, your puppy will need to be brushed and groomed regularly to prevent matting or skin irritation. It is important to build positive associations around the grooming tools like brushes, clippers and nail trimmers, so your puppy will be happy and relaxed when you brush his hair. In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to keep your puppy comfortable during the grooming process, how to maintain his coat, and the best tools to...

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01Jul

My Puppy Has Fleas and Ticks-What Do I Do?

As a new puppy parent, you want to ensure your little pup has a happy and healthy puppyhood. This includes taking him for his vaccinations, exercise and play, socialising with other puppies, and of course, providing preventative flea treatments. Fleas are tiny yet nasty bugs that like to live in your pup’s coat and feed off his blood from sucking it through the skin. Recognising the signs of a flea infestation is important so you can get rid of them and...

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22Jun

Puppy’s First Visit to The Grooming Studio

Once your puppy has received all his vaccinations and shots, it’s time to take him for his first grooming session! He will be around 14-16 weeks old at this stage. Bringing your puppy to the grooming studio for the first time can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience, both for puppy and puppy parent. Your puppy is still exploring the world, getting to know new scents, sounds and experiences. Our Puppy’s First Visit is designed to help your puppy become familiar...

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21Jun

Puppy Adolescence: How To Help Your Teenage Puppy

It doesn’t seem that long ago that your little puppy was practically just a baby, eager to explore the world and curious about anything and everything. Still having accidents in the house and napping most of the day, your puppy has certainly grown a lot since! As your puppy begins to get bigger and mature, you may notice some changes in his behaviour.  After mastering toilet training, walking on a leash and a good recall, it can be easy to think...

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young beagle puppy chewing on bone toy in garden
10Jun

How to Help My Teething Puppy

Raising a puppy is an exciting and joyous experience, but can come with its share of challenges, such as the dreaded puppy 'teething' stage. Like human babies, puppies develop an urge to chew anything and everything once they grow new teeth. Puppies’ teeth tend to be pointed and sharp, which is why they are sometimes referred to as ‘needle teeth.’ To prevent your furniture getting destroyed or little mouths nipping at your toes, it’s essential you find alternative ways to satisfy their...

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27May

Lead Training Your Puppy

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...

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27May

The Importance of Socialising Your Puppy

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...

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Puppy having a bath at grooming studio for the first time
14May

Taking Your Puppy To The Grooming Studio

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...

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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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