by Niki Tudge | Jun 29, 2022 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners
Punishment with regard to dogs and dog training is anything that is intended to reduce an undesirable behavior. Shouting, hitting or withholding a toy or affection can all be considered punishment. Although punishment is a simple concept, many complex variables...
by Niki Tudge | Apr 19, 2022 | Pet Owners
There are so many benefits to fostering a pet and not just for the pet but also for the rescue organization and for yourself. For over 20 years I fostered pets in my home and supported rescues with other help; each time the experience brought unique moments of joy...
by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Jan 25, 2022 | Pet Owners
Do you have a dog that pulls you along like a steam train pulling freight? If so, walks are probably pretty miserable for both of you. Walking nicely is a life skill that when missing can significantly and negatively impact the relationship you share with your dog and...
by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Dec 22, 2021 | Pet Owners |
Knowing what is safe and unsafe for a pet to eat can be a complicated topic as while one dog may eat grapes and be fine, another may fall seriously ill and even die. My own dogs often eat avocados that fall from the trees in our garden. They do, however, always leave...
by Niki Tudge | Dec 14, 2021 | Pet Owners |
Endeavor to maintain your pet’s normal routine. Walks, training, mental and physical enrichment, interactive feeding toys, chews, training & bedtime – Try to keep your pet’s daily routine as normal as possible. If you’re hosting celebrations, remember to...
by Louise Stapleton Frappell | Oct 5, 2021 | Pet Owners |
What is Stress? “Any intrinsic or extrinsic stimulus that evokes a biological response is known as stress” – Yaribeygi, H., Panahi, Y., Sahraei, H., Johnston, T. P., & Sahebkar, A. (2017) – so let’s be realistic, everyone has stress...