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Welcome to Dog Advice. This is a live resource containing advice, hints and tips on a wide variety of dog ownership issues such as dog training tips, how to address canine behavioural problems, dog diet advice, dog health tips, puppy training guides and a dog advice discussion forum.


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. On one level, if you care about the personality and character of the dog more than anything else, the gender shouldn’t matter. Your decision will be […]

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 know that the world is a fun place to explore. This can only be achieved through proper and continuous socialisation.
socialisation is the process of preparing […]

Puppy Training – How To Control Nipping & Biting
One thing you can count on when bringing home a new puppy is the fact that he will nip and bite at your fingers during the first few days or weeks. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to get alarmed that you may have […]

Puppy Barking Problems – How To Prevent a Puppy Barking from Attention
For any new dog owner, handling all of the loud barking of a new puppy can be quite an unnerving experience. Most new dog owners are not prepared for the intense amount of barking and yelping that young puppies start doing the minute they […]

5 Activities to Keep Your Puppy Stimulated

All of the games and skills discussed below are designed to contribute to both the fun and the positive upbringing of your puppy.
These energy-producing exercises act as building blocks that make advanced training easier and enhance the bond between owner and puppy.
Grooming Practice: Starting grooming procedures at an early age teaches the puppy acceptance of […]

Don’t over-train your puppy.
Remember, a one-year old dog is, effectively, the same as a seven-year old person. It is a good rule of thumb to keep reminding yourself ‘would I expect a three, four, five or six-year old child to accomplish some of the tasks I am asking of my pup?’

Manners, house-cleanliness and the very […]

  
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