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Dealing With the Loss of a Pet

Death Of The Family Pet: A Proper Goodbye To Your Faithful Friend As the words of a sad, but sweet, eulogy was echoed over the loudspeaker of a public address ...

Advice for Pet Owners at Halloween Time

Pet Owners Can Avoid Halloween Hazards It’s no secret Halloween’s popularity is growing and is second only to Christmas in the United States for holiday decoration sales. While the appeal ...

SPCA Warns on Fireworks Danger for Pets

As the days grow shorter, and the nights grow darker, many people across Scotland look forward to one of the last outdoor celebrations of the year – Bonfire Night. Before ...

Training Tips for Older Dogs

Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize.   Providing ...

What to Do if you Think your Dog is Being Bullied

What are the signs of “dog bullying” and how can you prevent your dog from being bullied by other dogs? There are dogs out there that bully other dogs when ...

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Now Ear This! What Your Dog’s Ears Can Tell You About How They’re Feeling

Understanding What Dog Ear Movements Mean All positions of a dog’s ears should be gauged relative to the way the dog normally carries his ears when he is relaxed. Dogs ...

The Benefits of Using Food in Dog Training

For a puppy, feeding is like breathing. Filling a belly does more than merely nourish; it displaces the nervousness caused by the pangs of hunger. The warm glow that comes ...

Male Or Female Dog

Dog or Bitch – Should I Get a Male of Female Dog?

Male Or Female: Which Dog Is Better? Which dog makes a better pet, a male dog or a female? The answer to this question depends on what you’re looking for. ...

Puppy Socialisation

Exposing your puppy to different kinds of environments and experiences is a very important step in his learning process. In order to develop a healthy mental well-being, he needs to ...

Positive Dog Training Methods Create Happy Dogs

How Dog Training Methods Have Evolved Through the Years When you look down at your brand new, small and tender puppy peacefully sleeping in its little bed, it’s hard to ...