Training and Care Consulting for the First Time Dog Owner
Training your dog to come, or recall as it is also known, is one of the most important things you can teach him. It could, literally save his life one day. There are many ways to teach recall, one very…
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Dear Hindy, My wife and I have been reading such sad stories about old dogs who are left in shelters, and don’t usually find a home. We’d like to adopt a senior, but some friends are telling us we’re crazy,…
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No one likes having to leave their dog when they go out, but it is unavoidable. Work, shopping, a social life and sometimes travel means there are times he will be left by himself. While it is important for dogs…
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Walking a leash aggressive dog can be a challenge, and because of that many don’t get walked at all. They are allowed out in the backyard where they have little opportunity to release excess energy. That, combined with social isolation…
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It’s dinner time and before you’ve managed to get your bums on seats, your dog appears out of nowhere and starts whining for food. The longer he goes without getting anything, the longer he barks until someone gives in just…
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You’re walking in the park and suddenly you see something hanging out of your dog’s mouth. Is it a dead animal? A chicken bone? You’re in the family room at home and you watch as your dog grabs one of…
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I can see why you dread having visitors to your home. When the bell rings the barking starts and doesn’t seem to stop for ages. What’s the problem? Does your take hate visitors? Is she protecting her house and everyone…
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How many times have you come home to find your house in utter chaos? Pillows are thrown on the floor, toilet paper unrolled, “accidents” on the floor, papers shredded everywhere. In extreme cases you may have found curtains or blinds…
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Have you ever noticed your dog sniffing something in the grass, then on closer inspection discovered he was snacking on poop! Yes I know it sounds disgusting, but it’s not that uncommon. The “official” term for poop eating is…
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Dear Hindy, My dog Tracey tries to attack every dog she passes on our walks. I now have to put a muzzle on her and I feel terrible, not to mention how upset I am about the looks of disgust…
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