How did you choose your dog?
The decision to choose a dog shouldn’t be done on a whim – it’s one that will impact your life (and your dog’s) for years to come. Choose carefully and do your research.
Finding a puppy to suit you
We have a whole section on our website aimed at helping people choose the right puppy or dog for them and we are more than happy to be consulted by anyone thinking of getting a dog and to provide plenty of advice for free
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We’re passionate about helping owners give their puppies the very best start – because it is so much easier to prevent problems than to address them later on.
Why puppy training is not about puppies
Owners are not doing one tenth of the training or one hundredth of the socialisation needed to provide puppies with the manners, confidence and social savvy necessary to successfully negotiate adolescence.
Why moderation is key in dog play
Just as humans play best with similar people, dogs will play best with similar dogs. Too much free play too young can encourage dogs to want to play with every other dog they see, which can lead to recall problems for you. Worse, it can create stress and even induce aggression in other dogs.
As with so many things, moderation is best!
Why proper introductions are important
Whenever you have doggy visitors, or are bringing a new dog into your home, it’s always best to take your time over introducing them
Good things come to those who wait
Recall is simple to teach but not easy to make really fool-proof.
Why does my dog…need training?
Training your dog is really important. If you get things right from the very start you can prevent the angst and frustration you might otherwise struggle with
Don’t leave things too late
It’s all too easy not to bother doing much training when your puppy first comes, then to leave things as the puppy grows – until it becomes a problem.