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What are the benefits of owning a dog?

Owning a dog can provide many physical, mental and emotional benefits. From unconditional love and companionship to feeling more relaxed and less stressed, dogs can make great additions to any home. In this blog post, we will explore the many advantages of owning a dog and how they can improve your life. 1. Unconditional Love All owners know the feeling of coming home to a furry, four-legged friend that is so excited to see them – and that feeling of unconditional love never gets old. Dogs …

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Ways to train your Shelter or Rescue Dog

If you're considering adding a shelter or rescue dog to your family, you must understand that the animal may not have been exposed to things you take for granted, like socialisation. It can be challenging to know where to start if you've never had one before or are not used to training them. But with the proper steps and patience, you can train him quickly and easily. Tips on how to train a newly adopted dog Training a newly adopted dog differs from training your own. You are the first …

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Exercise tips to do with your dog during Covid lockdown

What a year it has been so far! With the uncertainty of what is allowed during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are constantly asking ourselves about the adjustments we need to make to our usual daily routines. This goes for not only our own lives but those of our furry family members. Our pets have no understanding as to why things are changing at the moment but they are definitely noticing and possibly becoming just as worried as we are. So here are some tips on how we can continue to keep our …

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Etiquette for Guide and Service Dogs

How to interact with Guide and Service Dogs People are often confused about interacting with a guide dog or service dog. Some people of course, mainly children, are unaware that a guide dog or service dog is actually on the job, and shouldn't be distracted when working, But even adults are confused? When is it appropriate to pat a dog, feed it a treat, or rub his belly? Why is it inappropriate to pat service and guide dogs, or grab his collar or harness? It's not so much that service …

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How to Prevent Puppy Nibbles

Puppies are known to nibble, nip, mouth and bite. It can be a dangerous habit if not corrected early on. To prevent puppy nibbles you must teach your dog what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. Let's look at tips to prevent puppy nibbles. Puppy Nibbles Are a Growth Stage Around the 6-10 week old mark puppies start biting at each other. They tend to play a little rougher. This time frame is when puppies are learning bite limits and boundaries with their littermates. Most puppies are …

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