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Puppy Blues Research Quiz – Help Us Find Out More
I've longsince been fascinated by the puppy blues, having been through it myself. I truly think it's a thing we just do not speak about enough. Whilst I understand anything to do with mental health is slowly overcoming a stigma, as is the emotions regarding our bond...
How Long Do The Puppy Blues Last? With 5 Tips To Help.
How long do the puppy blues last? It’s a great question, huh? It’s the big question for you right now… I’m a puppy trainer now, but I’ve also been a new puppy parent - just like you. And the puppy blues? Is no freaking joke. I’ve been where you are right...
Do Martingales & Part Checks Dog Collars Have A Place In Modern Training?
Part checks and martingales cause a lot of fuss in the training industry. Okay, so Indie is a fluffy soul with a lot of loose skin around his neck - something really bred into him and lots of other big dogs! He walks beautifully on a harness, but I would rather he...
The Rebarkable Dogs: A Coonhound Called Lucy, aka Lucy-fer
Lucy is a coonhound. How else do you describe a coonhound without saying "She's a coonhound" (my coonhound parents out there will get that - truthfully, they're a really unique breed). She's got a redtick coat despite being (like her sister, Shelby) a redbone x...
Your Puppy’s Second Fear Phase – Understanding it And What To Watch Out For.
At somewhere from 6 months to 18 months (depending on the size of your pup) they will hit the “Second Fear Phase”. This is pretty dramatic and is sometimes just fobbed off as “ohh, it’s just teenagers for you” - but it can come with some more worrying underlying...
Perfect Fit Harness: How Perfect Are They Really? – An Honest Review
Setting aside the Great Harness Debate - Have you ever considered a Perfect Fit Harness for your big dog? Well, when Indie hit his fear phase and became reactive, I wanted to switch from a collar to a harness in order to feel more secure in handling him when he did...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Beagle?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Beagle. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Beagle – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Australian Shepherd?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Australian Shepherd. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Aussie Shepherd – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs...
Is There A Puppy Mill Near Me? The Problem With Puppy Mill Pups.
Puppy mills are a sad part of our modern life. Profiting from dogs that are bred in this environment is pretty deplorable. But it’s not just the profit factor, it’s the unnoticeable ricochets throughout not just the puppy’s life, the mother and fathers life, but their...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Australian Cattle Dog?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Australian Cattle Dog. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Aussie Cattle Dog – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that...
Ultimate FAQ About Neutering Your Dog – 47 Questions Answered.
Neutering your dog is a very highly accepted part of the modern dogs life. Whilst this is true? There’s also a lot of questions a new pet parent will have about it - which is entirely understandable. Neutering technically refers to the process of...
The Rebarkable Crate Training Information Center!
Crate training is something a lot of puppy parents swear by - it's actually how I toilet trained Indie and was a management solution I used for a bit with Shelby & Lucy. They are incredibly powerful tools... if you use them right. This post acts as a central...