There are several ‘human-safe’ foods and food ingredients that are dangerous for dogs. Some can...
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“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”
Orhan Pamuk
Good reasons to spay or neuter your
There are a number very good reasons to neuter or spay your puppy as soon as it is safe to do so....
Grooming Tips for Bathing your Dog
Bathing your dog is essential for their overall health and well being. How often you need to bathe...
Harness versus collar for your dog
What is better for your dog? A harness or a collar? There are pros and cons to both dog collars...
How to Keep Your Dog’s Ears Clean
It’s important to keep your dog’s ears clean to avoid common canine ear problems. Here’s how to do...
How to keep your pet safe from ticks
There are two main kinds of ticks in South Africa – red ticks and grey ticks. Both can cause...
How to leash train your puppy
How to leash train your puppy Leash training is an essential part of obedience training and...
How to stop a dog from biting and chewing
All puppies like to bite and chew on things. This is quite natural. It’s more of a problem when a...
How to stop barking dogs when you are not home
It’s one thing to stop your dogs barking when you are at home, but what about when you are at...
Plants that are poisonous to dogs
Many garden and houseplants are toxic to dogs (and cats). Some plants contain specific poisons;...
Puppy exercises to tire your puppy out
Puppy exercises are a necessity, becausep puppies are balls of energy – delightful at first but...
How to teach your dog to take treats gently
Dogs love to get treats. We love to give our dogs treats. Treats are also essential tools in puppy...
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Shedding
What you need to know about dog shedding and what to do about it. The following is a brief, simple...
Stop your dog from marking their territory inside
To stop a dog from marking their territory inside the home, we must understand the possible...
The top 10 dog commands your dog should know
A well-trained dog is a happy dog with a happy human. Dog commands are not only essential; they...
Tips to care for your dog’s skin
While your pup may look adorable with their big liquid eyes and wet nose, don't forget that your...
Top 10 tips for puppy training
Puppy training is essential for all breeds of dog. You are responsible for training your new puppy...
What are the best collars for pulling?
Most dogs pull on their leashes from time to time. Even the best trained dogs can ‘get ahead of...