Over the last week 5 people have described a situation in which their once relaxed puppy has growled. The situations of all these puppies are different but they have one thing is common: The second fear impact phase of their development. Firstly, this is a very normal part of...
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Once your dog has had its vaccinations you can begin to go for walks together. Your puppy should be walked every day come rain or shine and in the morning and evening. Time spent in the garden is no substitute for time spent exploring their environment and socialising with...
Like everything in a puppy’s life there are many firsts. New skills such as walking on lead takes time and many repetitions to learn so start as soon as you can! First things first is to introduce your puppy to their collar, lead and harness. I recommend all puppies...
You aren’t alone. Anxious, timid and nervous behaviours are some of the most common issues dog owners face. Sometimes attributed to genetics but more likely dogs are a product of their situation and life experiences. This article will cover general anxiety in dogs and tips on how to help...
Puppy biting is common but can get out of control if not dealt with early on. It might seem cute when your puppy chews on your finger at 8 weeks old but when they do it with their needle sharp teeth at 5 months you will feel differently! Puppies...
Does your dog eat grass? Should you worry about it? Not always. It is quite a common natural behaviour. There are a few reasons why your dog might chew on grass so to understand why ask yourself the following questions: 1. Does your dog have an upset stomach? One...
Our play groups are for puppies aged 4-7 months. We use outdoor, secure venues for your puppies to play safely and our upcoming dates are as follows: North Norwich- Felthorpe: Tuesdays 4th August- 8th September 6-7pm 22nd September- 27th October 5-6pm South Norwich- Shotesham: Wednesdays 5th August- 9th...
Neutering your dog prevents unwanted litters and reduces the risk of certain health issues such as cancers developing. Most dogs are not kept overnight after their procedure and can come home a few hours after coming around from the anaesthetic. Your dog will be sleepy and probably feeling a...
The sun will return and when it does you can be prepared with delicious home made healthy frozen dog treats! Mashed banana in moulds Frozen whole carrots Frozen strawberries Blended watermelon in moulds Chicken Stock ice lollies (go for the low sodium version) Natural plain yoghurt lollies Pureed apple...
We need to be prepared for accidents and injuries while caring for your dogs. I have created our own doggy first aid kits to deal with the most common injuries rather than purchase a ready made kit. These are our 9 essential items that you will find in our...