Watching a dog bite his owner or one of his family members is undoubtedly a traumatising experience. However, this act of aggression was not done out
Is a Dog Muzzle Necessary?
Just the thought of having our dogs muzzled can be really disturbing. This is a matter that needs to be openly discussed for the safety of the dog, an
Dog Mounting: The Whys and How to Stop It
Also known as 'humping,' dog mounting is a common habit amongst dogs. This can be quite an embarrassing view especially when you are in public or if
Top Tips for Training a Toy Poodle
Along with the border collies, poodles are one of the easiest dog breeds to train, with immense capacity and drive to learn. Unsurprisingly, poodles
An Introduction to Canine Flyball
Herbert Wagner developed the first tennis ball launcher and served as the initiator to canine flyball in the 1970s. The flyball game was first
Teaching Your Dog the 5 Must-Know Dog Commands
How many commands can a dog understand? Dogs can be trained through hand signals, verbal cues, or a combination of both. In most cases, dogs find
Essential Tools and Gadgets for Dog Training
The use of certain tools and gadgets for dog training is equally important as choosing the best dog breed for competitive training. Take this learning
How to Effectively Train a Puppy
Are you thinking of welcoming a new puppy to your home? Then, the next question to consider should be, “How do you train a puppy?” Training your puppy
How to Make Dogs and Cats Get Along
The stereotyping of dogs and cats being mortal enemies stems from their differences in temperaments and characteristics. Cats are usually aloof and
Dog Aggression: Practical Training Tips
According to police records in 2023, there was a 34% increase in dog attacks in over 5 years. Moreover, in the same year, 24% of veterinarians in the
Clicker Training: 5 Tips on How to Teach Dogs New Behaviours
Clicker training is easy and similar to teaching dogs new skills and desirable behaviours using marker words. It can be used on puppies as young as
How to Train a Puppy to Pee in One Spot the Mother Dog Way
In the wild, puppies are taught by their mothers to eliminate away from their den. The mother dog also ensures that their den is clean and free of pee