Sensory Gardens For Dogs, What Are They? Sensory gardens are becoming more and more popular with dog owners, what are they and why are they now a thing? Here are some reasons why Used in rescue centres as an alternative way to tackle stress in dogs Adding a few specific plants and other features to …
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How To Care For Your Dog In The Heat This Summer
How To Care For Your Dog In The Heat This Summer Heatstroke Your dog, just like you, can suffer from heat stroke. Heat stroke in dogs can develop rapidly with exposure to high temperatures, humidity and poor ventilation. Symptoms to look out for include: Panting A staring or anxious expression Failure to respond to commands …
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How To Help Your Pets Cope with Firework Season
Helping Your Pets Cope With Firework Season As the dark nights draw in the season for fireworks and loud noises is underway. There are a number of ways you can protect your pet and ensure they are at ease throughout the winter months. Signs That Your Dog is Scared of Fireworks: Ears back Excessive panting …
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The Stigma Behind Dog Crates (Yes or No)
There is a lot of stigma behind putting dogs in crates after attending various seminars and training and owner’s homes I have come to realise there are mixed views on crate training for dogs. Some people are all for crate training and others are very against and feel that it is wrong. Everyone has a …
The Benefits Of Slow Feeding Bowls
Your dog’s nose and brain were made to hunt, track, burrow, sniff, and snort. They were made to WORK! Nose work or snuffling capitalises on this natural desire to sniff. Snuffle Mats are an interactive enrichment puzzle, used to help refine search and find skills along with many positive results including; Choking Vomiting Tummy Discomfort …
Why Your Dog Would Love A Snuffle Mat
Your dog’s nose and brain were made to hunt, track, burrow, sniff, and snort. They were made to WORK! Nose work or snuffling capitalises on this natural desire to sniff. Snuffle Mats are an interactive enrichment puzzle, used to help refine search and find skills along with many positive results including; Encouraging attentive play Mentally …
Why Mental Enrichment Is Important For Your Dog
Why Mental Enrichment Is Important For Your Dog Regular walks are important for your dog but what’s usually missed by many owners is the importance to provide mental stimulation and enrichment for your dog. There are six types of enrichment: Social enrichment Cognitive enrichment Physical enrichment Sensory enrichment Feeding enrichment Toy enrichment Mental stimulation enriches …
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