Teach your dog to nose target or ‘touch’

When you first bring your puppy home, assume that he has no understanding of where he should or shouldn’t toilet. Everything is new to him… the house, the smells, the people. Toileting is simply somet

The label ‘reactive’ tends to be an umbrella term thrown around in dog training. Firstly, let’s clarify what the word reactive implies. These two dictionary meanings are useful: ‘Showing a response to

Your dog relies on you to notice when something feels wrong, and the mouth is one of the easiest places to spot early signs of illness. Dental and gum disease can develop quietly, long before your dog

Canine compulsive disorder (CCD) is a general term that incorporates a lot of different atypical behaviours. These out of the ordinary actions are often repetitive and out of context, for example a do

Topping the list of all-time favourite dog toys are balls. Round ones, oval ones, ones with nobbly bits and erratic bounces, balls that can be filled with treats to add to the fun of the chase, or bal

The colder months of the year can be a dark, dreary time for both pets and owners, but there are things you can do to help keep your animals happy and healthy. While getting outside with your dog lift