by Niki Tudge | Oct 13, 2022 | Pet Owners, Ponderings
Doogie and I walk together every day and run every other day. Doogie only ever runs 6 miles on roads, and then she goes home to snuffle mats and frozen Kongs while I clock up more miles. Doogie often prefers to walk. But whether we choose to walk or run, the focus is...
by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Sep 21, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners
– It’s our role to figure out what works best in different situations! During the Pet Care Professional Certification Workshop, we were asked a question that we often hear, “How can I train a dog that isn’t food motivated?” At The DogSmith, we also encounter...
by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Sep 20, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners
Is your dog afraid of thunder and lightning? I have heard and seen people advising pet guardians to ignore their dogs when they are frightened. They are warned that paying attention to the dog will make them worse and lead to the dog being more fearful in future....
by Niki Tudge | Jul 17, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners
3 Things To Understand About How Dogs Keep Cool! Your dog has three ways to help keep cool in hot conditions; Panting, sweating and blood vessel expansion. On very hot and humid days, even with a few cooling systems on board, our pets can still struggle to regulate...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 14, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners
Animals that are held by, or fully under the control of, humans, meaning they are prevented from escaping, are said to be in captivity. We tend to use the term “captive” to describe wild animals being confined in Zoos or animal in agriculture and farming but in fact...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 10, 2022 | Pet Owners
Is It Safe to Approach a Known Dog? You may assume that it is safe in certain contexts to approach a dog that you know. However, you still need to exercise caution and respect the dog’s space. Every child – and adult for that matter – should be taught a few basic...
