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 adopted during this age period. It's best to let your puppy be with its littermates at least until they …
What to do if your dog is stung by a Jellyfish
Unfortunately Jellyfish and other toxic sea animals are part and parcel when it comes to swimming at the beach. Chances of your dog getting a stung by a Jellyfish may be low but it is worth knowing what to do to treat a Jellyfish sting in the event it ever does occur. Symptoms There are many different species of Jellyfish in the ocean with their own different type of toxins however the most common signs of a Jellyfish sting in dogs include: changes in heart rhythm confusion fever drooling pain itching lameness swelling vomiting Treatment To treat a Jellyfish sting in …
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How to Make Your Holiday Accommodation Dog Friendly
Do you have an existing holiday accommodation business or planning on starting one and plan on making it dog friendly? We have compiled a list of tips and suggestions on how you may be able to achieve this and in turn attract travellers with their dogs. Policy Decide if you will allow guests to have their dogs inside or outside only and if allowed on furniture Vaccinated, wormed and receiving flea treatment prior to visiting your property Will dogs be allowed off lead on the premises or must be on lead at all times Cleaning fee or pet bond Facilities Bathing facility (even if …
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Bringing Your Microchipped Dog From Overseas Into Australia
Arriving in Australia with your Dog The Australian Government requires all pets that are being imported into Australia be microchipped prior to arrival however it is the owner’s responsibility to have the microchip registered on a microchip database once in the country. Quarantine may have given you an information pack on registering your pet’s microchip number on a National Database. However if you weren't given any information, if you organise to see a Vet upon arrival or in the immediate future, your vet should be able to help you have your dogs microchip registered on the database that …
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5 Top Tips for Capturing Your Pets Personality
Let’s face it! Pets qualify as family members in most (if not every) pet owning household so it’s easy to understand why pet photography is so popular among pet owners. Nevertheless, it’s extremely challenging trying to take great pictures of your pet. Unlike humans, pets have a hard time posing (because they don’t understand what posing is) which gets in the way of taking great pictures. It is, however, possible to take great pictures of your pet by following a number of tips. Below are 5 effective pet photography tips to use when your focus is capturing your pet’s personality in a …
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