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 […]
Best Dog Toys for Puppies
Why Does My Dog Need Toys? There are several reasons to invest in quality toys for your dog: Provides relief from boredom when you are away from home or busy with other household chores. This keeps your dog from engaging in other activities you may disapprove of such as chewing up the couch cushions or […]
How To Socialise Your Puppy Safely
Raising a puppy can be an exciting, fun and challenging time. Caring for a little eight week old bundle is also a very important time. The things your puppy learns during this time of his or her life is so critical in how its temperament is shaped.Between the age of eight and fourteen weeks, is […]
The Importance of Puppy Socialisation & Effective Ways to Do It
Puppies have the ability to readily adapt to new experiences, but this ability fades with time. As they become older, suspicion tends to replace natural curiosity and makes them fearful of new things. Puppies need to be socialised when they’re young so that they become comfortable in a variety of situations and environments. Reasons to […]
How To Handle Common Puppy Behaviour Problems
It’s easy to dismiss chewing and play biting as normal puppy behaviour. However, these can become more serious, long-term issues if they’re not handled correctly. Training your puppy to behave takes time, but getting started on dealing with problems as soon as possible can help speed this up. Chewing Puppies chew on objects around the […]