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Have you just made that wonderful decision to bring a beautiful, cuddly puppy into your home, and now you are thinking “what could be the best way to train my puppy in the house?”. Well Crate Training has become a very popular method, but just like any form of training there are benefits and drawbacks to using this technique. ​...

Let’s talk nutrients! Just like humans, dogs need an array of nutrients to keep them healthy and active. Water, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals are all necessary for your dog to survive. Carbohydrates are also included in this list because they are a large source of nutrients for most dogs but technically they could survive without them. Water: the most...

Everything you need to know about why, and how to help, your German Shepherd puppy ears stay upright.. The German Shepherd Dog was first bred just over 100 years ago, and in that time it has become one of the most stunning, distinctive and recognizable breeds. And perhaps the most noticeable feature of a German Shepherd is the ears. An adult...

  One of the first decisions a person wanting to have a dog needs to make is the breed – and if you are reading this article, you are most likely considering getting a Golden Retriever (or already have one). There are plenty of reasons why this breed is a great choice – they are loyal, intelligent, and their friendly...

Dieting is a long established phenomenon, with obesity a widespread problem in the modern world. But it sadly doesn’t stop with us humans, our dogs are getting fat too! This is no longer an isolated problem, reports put the proportion of overweight dogs in the United States alone at over half the canine population! It is no wonder that their...

We are all aware that cancer can affect our dogs just as much as ourselves. Sadly it is the most common illness that dogs can die from. But do we know enough about another of the most common conditions ? Bloat, leading to a Twisted Stomach is almost as common as cancer, and the terrible results are far more rapid...

Dogs eating fruit and vegetables? Doesn’t seem like a match made in heaven does it! Well that might just be wrong. Dogs don’t need to be eating just meat, in fact throughout their history they have been omnivores, and as I am sure many of you will have noticed, your dog will eat anything! It is your job to make...

No, this dog hasn’t even spent a day at the gym. That’s right. She. Meet Wendy. The Whippet. Not exactly the most feminine representative of her breed, Wendy is a result of a genetic mutation. I first thought she was the best altered digital photo of the century, but (sadly?) she is real! Wendy - the dog whose appearance is...

The Cavapoo is a dog with serious appeal! For many dog devotees this is the best, cutest and most lovable designer dog of them all. Part Poodle, part Cavalier King Charles Spaniel … the Cavapoo, or Cavadoodle, is a dog that is becoming more and more noticed. And with its wonderful temperament it is being chosen more and more by...

In recent years ‘designer breeding’ has become very popular amongst professional breeders. This is the combining of two popular breeds to make healthy, strong mix breeds. One of the most popular of all is the Cavapoo.  First professionally bred by breeders in Australia in the 1990’s this dog has boomed in numbers and notoriety.  Part Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, part Poodle,...