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  • How to Calm a Staffy Pup Down: Quiet Time Training
    Training | Behaviour

    How to Calm a Staffy Pup Down: Quiet Time Training

    ByRobert November 4, 2023October 23, 2025

    If this is your first dance with a Staffy pup, take it from someone with two of them – You absolutely need to know how to calm a Staffy pup down. I call it “Quiet Time Training”, and it’d likely work with any dog breed. I only have experience with Staffies and can say that…

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  • illustration of a dog on a cooling mat in a field near a pitched tent with its owner resting on a log. The image has a text overlay that reads: How to Choose the Best Dog Cooling Mat
    Reviews | Health | Safety

    How to Choose the Best Dog Cooling Mat (& 3 Top-Rated Picks)

    ByRobert October 12, 2025November 11, 2025

    This past summer, I learned that my dogs figured out how to stay cool… by digging into the soil until they hit cooler ground. Now I’ve got a muddy patch in the garden that’ll need repairing in spring, but it got me thinking about better ways to help them cool off – like dog cooling…

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  • Photo of a short-haired pup being introduced to grooming with a facial roller. A visual tip in the header graphic, accompanied by the text of the blog header: “9 Dog Brushing Tips for a Calm, Positive Grooming Experience”
    Skin & Coat Care | Health

    9 Powerful Dog Brushing Tips for a Calm, Positive Grooming Experience

    ByRobert September 5, 2025September 12, 2025

    Before diving into the dog brushing tips, it’s important to know that puppy grooming is very different from brushing an adult dog. With puppies, you get a chance to shape their “normal” — touching teeth, brushing coats, bath time, and of course, socialising. We made the most of that early window. Still, not everything went…

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  • photo of dog sniffing a sniffing mat - an indoor exercise for dogs to find hidden treats
    Exercise | Behaviour | Safety | Training

    All-Weather Exercise For Dogs: Indoor & Outdoor Ideas

    ByRobert March 8, 2025October 28, 2025

    When the weather turns or an injury keeps you from walking as far as usual, indoor exercise for dogs helps keep them sane and prevents boredom from turning into destruction. Of course, when you can get outside again, there are plenty of outdoor exercises for dogs that’ll have them excited to put their winter coat…

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  • Staffy licking water from bowl with splashes on floor, next to text 'no splash dog water bowls: the solution to sloppy drinkers' and red cross highlighting the mess
    Behaviour

    No Splash Dog Water Bowls: The Solution For Sloppy Drinkers

    ByRobert June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

    Ever notice your dog turning the water bowl area into a puddle zone? To stop it happening, no splash dog water bowls seem like the obvious solution. It’s not always the case though… For some dogs, it’s simply play. Splashing around can be a sensory game, especially in young or high-energy dogs. In other cases,…

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  • Featured image for the blog post title with the tagline reading "Grow Closer with Every Command" and an image of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier sitting looking upward as if listening to his owners command
    Training | Behaviour | Safety

    11 Of The Most Essential Commands To Teach Your Dog

    ByRobert March 1, 2025October 23, 2025

    A well-trained dog is a safe and happy dog. Teaching these essential commands helps prevent accidents, improve behaviour, and strengthen your bond. Why Basic Commands Matter Basic commands do more than stop bad behaviour. They keep your dog safe, improve their well-being, and strengthen your connection. The Commands Every Dog Should Know 1. Come This…

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  • group of 5 dogs watching dog trainers hands as she walks away with back turned. Demo of treats in hand being one of the ways to teach your dog to focus
    Behaviour | Training

    Ways to Teach Your Dog to Focus During Training

    ByRobert September 15, 2025September 30, 2025

    Dog training can be equal parts fun and challenging, especially when your pup just can’t seem to keep their mind on the task. Distractions, energy bursts, and even boredom can get in the way of making progress with commands or behaviour shaping. Fortunately, there’s effective ways to teach your dog to focus. Keeping your dog…

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  • photo of a Staffy at a dog groomers station being brushed
    Skin & Coat Care

    Safer Ways to Handle Short-Haired Dog Shedding

    ByRobert September 10, 2025September 12, 2025

    Seeing dog hairs all over the house can be frustrating. Many owners assume that a de-shedding brush is the quick fix, but for short-haired dogs, the reality is a little different. Grooming regularly is what actually prevents hairs from scattering around the home. De-shedding tools are designed to remove undercoat hairs — something most short-haired…

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  • Infrographic titled The 6 Different Types of Dog Anxiety. In the center is a photo of the head of a dog and surrounding it are text bubbles with the names of each type of dog anxiety - Separation Anxiety, Noise Phobia, Situational Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Claustrophobia (e.g. dog crate anxiety), and Generalized Anxiety.
    Behaviour | Health

    6 Types of Dog Anxiety (Some Can Be Debilitating)

    ByRobert May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

    Dogs can experience nearly every type of anxiety that humans do. From separation and social anxiety to phobias and general anxiety. However, unlike people, they don’t develop conditions like selective mutism, since they don’t use language in the same way. That said, they may go silent or “shut down” in fearful situations.  Discover the 6…

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