If you’re thinking about adding a new pup to your life, adopting a rescue dog is definitely something to think about. After all, pedigree is far from everything, and there are so many wonderful dogs in shelters across the country waiting for their forever homes. However, there are some particular challenges that come with rehoming rescue pets...
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Once your new family member has got used to life in their forever home, you’ll want to start helping to understand some more advanced commands, both for their own wellbeing and your quality of life. But what are the most important things that a well-rounded dog should learn? Tricks like shaking hands and rolling over are all well and good, bu...
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Bringing home a new puppy is an incredibly exciting and important time for all the dogs and humans involved. However, it’s key not to let your desire to bond with your new friend get in the way of setting consistent ground rules. Indulging your pet during the early days may seem like a good way to win their affection, but it’s an even...
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When your pet lunges in to cover you with doggy kisses, the affectionate gesture can often be undermined by an unpleasant smell. While no dog should be smelling minty-fresh (and if they do, it may be time to see if they’ve got at your toothpaste supplies), anything that smells of decay is otherwise unbearable is a serious problem. This is har...
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One of the hardest parts of making sure your precious pooch is in the best possible health is that they can’t talk to you to let you know how they're feeling. This means it can be hard to work out what’s going on if something doesn’t seem quite right. However, once you have a clear picture of what a totally healthy dog should look...
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Time is a precious commodity for many hardworking people today, particularly for those who have children and pets, as well as jobs. This means you really want to make the most of weekends and bank holidays, and this often takes the form of fun and enjoyable day trips. However, as a responsible dog owner, you’ll also be concerned about leaving...
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Just like people, it’s easy for dogs to put on a little extra weight if they don’t stay active. This has the same negative impact on your pooch’s health as it would on your own, so keeping fit is an important part of maintaining a dog’s overall health. As a responsible owner, you’ll already know the importance of daily...
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Getting a new puppy is an exciting and happy time for any dog lover. However, it’s important to pay attention to nutrition at this crucial stage in a young dog’s development to ensure your pet can enjoy good health for years to come. Just like human children, puppies need to get all the right nutrients to grow up fit and healthy, so it...
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Whether they’re long-haired afghans or rough-and-tumble jack russells, grooming is a fact of life for all breeds of dogs. It’s essential to keep their coat clean and free from matting, burrs and other debris that is collected as part of everyday active life. However, many people feel uncomfortable when grooming and this anxiety can be...
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For those expecting a baby soon, ensuring your dog is ready for the new arrival might be the last thing on your mind. However, it is an important part of ensuring your pet's behaviour doesn't change for the worse once you bring your little one home. A new baby coming into the house is incredibly stressful for your dog so it is important to take th...
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