As I was laying out the dog training tools and equipment I’ve come to rely on, it dawned on me that many of them weren’t planned — they were picked up in response to challenges. Some of those tools I once thought were debatable, or even unethical, led me down a rabbit hole of different…
Whether your dog sloshes water across the kitchen floor, barely drinks enough to stay hydrated, or turns every bowl into a splash zone, the right water bowl can make a bigger difference than you may realise. The issue usually isn’t the bowl itself — it’s how your dog drinks. Some need encouragement, some need spill…
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…
Regardless of what your vet tells you, dog ticks cannot be prevented. Walk your dog in long enough grass where ticks congregate, you’re likely to have to remove a dog tick. Collar or not. There are products that retailers and even vets claim prevent them, but read the guidelines, they’ll also state that you need…
Dogs are curious, adventurous, and sometimes… downright disgusting. Not all dogs, though. We have two: one loves to roll in the most horrid things — cow pats, dead foxes, birds, deer. The other is as disgusted as we are. It begs the question: Why Do Dogs Roll in Stinky Stuff? If you’ve ever watched your…
Think back to when you first brought your dog home. Did you mentally picture peaceful walks, open fields, and the joy of watching them sprint full-speed across the grass—ears flapping, tongue lolling, completely in their element? And, of course, in this perfect vision, you’d simply call their name, and they’d turn on a dime, racing…
🛈 This Post Has Been Archived This article was originally published in March 2025.I’ve now replaced it with a more in-depth guide on the subject: 👉 Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs You’re welcome to read this older version, and comments, though, you’ll probably get much more value from the new updated post linked to above….
Before I learned about the different types of dog brushes, I assumed they all did roughly the same thing — just shaped or priced differently. Turns out, they don’t. The slicker brush I was using early on isn’t actually the best choice for Staffies (my thin-coated one wasn’t long in letting me know). Short-haired breeds…
Managing a hyperactive dog doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right approach, you can turn their energy into positive behaviour and build a stronger bond. Understanding and Managing Hyperactivity in Dogs Hyperactive dogs need structure, guidance, and outlets for their energy. Without those, they’ll cause mayhem! 1. Stay Calm Yourself Staying calm is key….