Article Archive

Below is a current list of all our recent articles categorised into relevant sections, and listed in the order they where originally published.

Dog Training

• Training a deaf dog to come and stay on command
  Even though your dog may be deaf, it is important that you have the same good behavioral expectations you would of any dog.
• Three Steps for Meeting a Dog : Instructions for Parents
  It is very important to teach kids how to interact with dogs they are interested in. Take time to help your child practice meeting a variety of dogs.
• An Introduction To Clicker Training
  Today, there are many Clicker Training programs you can enroll your pet in. To know if you're getting the real deal, here are some insights of what Clicker training is and is not.
• Stop your dog from rolling in smelly things
  Why do dogs go out of their way to roll in everything from dead animals and the neighbour's garbage to swampy mud and even their own faeces?
• Stop Your Dog from Digging
  Tigger is at it again. Paws flailing, dirt flying and all your hard work planting a garden is in danger of being completely undone. Try these tips to stop your dog from digging.
• Introduction to Agility Training: Question and Answer
  Brief introduction to agility training : Some agility basics : practice the 3 most important commands and more.
• Teach Your Puppy to Sit - and Stay Sitting
  Puppies love to move. They wriggle, bounce, roll and jump until they exhaust themselves, then they wake up and do it all over again. Here are some training tips to help you teach your new puppy to sit and stay.
• Stop your dog pulling while on the leash / lead
  Training tips and advice to help stop your dog pulling while on the lead.
• Feeding time should be training time
  Using food daily to promote good obedience

Dog Health Issues

• Coping With a Diabetic Dog
  Diabetes is not curable, however through proper treatment and care your dog could go on to live a normal, full life.
• Fleas, Ticks, and Other Doggy Hitchhikers
  An overview of what ticks and fleas are, where they come from and what treatments are available.
• Dog Obesity - How to Recognize Weight Problems in Dogs
  Obesity in Dogs : How to Recognize Weight Problems in Dogs : What Should You Do?
• Ten Brushing and Grooming Tips
  Ten tips for brushing and grooming your dog; covering the correct technique and tools to use; how to clean those canines and clip your dogs nails.
• Brushing your dog's teeth
  If you're a parent, you know how hard it can be to get children to brush their teeth regularly. So when your veterinarian told you that you should be brushing Bandit's teeth, you probably had visions of chasing him around the house ...
• Dog flu symptoms
  There may come a time in your dog's life when he will suffer from dog flu (medically known as the "canine influenza" virus). Here are a few symptoms to watch out for.
• Dogs and toilet bowls
  Opening the lid on your dog's health.

General Interest Dog Articles

• Dogs in Other Cultures : Not Everyone's Best Friend
  In other cultures, dogs are often seen as little more than food or labour. Westerners go to great lengths to please the tail-thumping creatures that have captured their hearts. But not all cultures so readily embrace the dog as man's (or woman's) best friend.
• Who Gets Custody of the Pet?
  The idea of your beloved pet used as a bargaining chip in a separation or divorce is laughable ... until it happens.
• Top 10 Doggie Halloween Costumes
  Have a cute pup that needs some Halloween dressing up? Here are a few costume ideas that are fun, safe, and completely non-humiliating for your doggie.
• Dogs and Separation Anxiety
  Video tips and article on how to deal with your dogs separation anxiety.
• Using GPS ID Tags To Track Lost Or Stolen Pets
  This type of technology in particular has been around for many years in the farming industry, but now it is offered to domestic pet owners.
• Coping with the Loss of Your Dog
  Those years often forge a bond so strong that the dog's death leaves his human companion overwhelmed with grief and a host of other sometimes-confusing feelings
• Celebrities Pets - A Fashion Craze Or True Love?
  Today it seems the next best accessory to a monogram Louis Vuitton or a vintage Coco Channel quilt bag is the celebrity pooch.
• Liability For Dog Owners
  As the owner of a dog you are responsible for the dogs actions at all times, even when they are not directly under your control.
• When your Dog has a Fighting Problem
  If you have a dog that likes to fight other dogs, it can be a frightening and annoying experience. It's important to know that you can train a dog to overcome his fighting instincts.
• Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family
  Many people who want dogs overlook the most important question - "Why?" Yet the answer colours all other considerations. Getting a dog is not like getting a new couch: you are not buying a possession but inviting a living being into your family.
• How dogs can benefit children
  You know your child wants a dog to play with, but did you know that the love and companionship of a dog can have long lasting effects going far beyond their ability to entertain and amuse?
• Choosing a bed for your dog
  How do you know which type of bed will best suit your canine's needs? Consider the following criteria before shopping for your dog's bedroom furniture.
• Creative dog names
  Because "Buddy" and "Max" don't quite cut it. Then read this article to get your creative juices flowing, and come up with a truly original name for your new dog.
• Selecting a dog collar
  Dog collars are a very important part of your dog's life, make sure you pick the right type.

Travelling With Your Dog

• Car travel tips for taking your dog along on holiday
  If you take the time to prepare properly there is usually no reason why your pet can not accompany you on holiday. There are many hotels that welcome pets and most pets get along quite well in the car if you take the proper precautions.
• A guide to understanding the Pet Travel Scheme
  PETS is designed to allow covered pets from participating countries to enter the UK without having to go through quarantine, provided that they meet all of the requirements of the scheme.