Here are some of our favourite dog training tools to ensure that your special pet receives the mental and physical enrichment it needs Starmark Pro Training Deluxe Clicker Ensure your dog knows when it’s performing the desired behaviour with the Starmark Pro Training Deluxe Clicker. Used and loved by the many professional trainers at the […]
Keep your dog out of trouble with these six great boredom-busting ideas from Tim Falk A bored dog left home alone can cause a whole lot of trouble. From digging up your backyard to destroying your furniture, ripping washing off the line and driving the neighbours mad with incessant barking, any pooch that loses […]
Dogs that don’t get enough attention, exercise, and stimulation are usually the ones that develop problem behaviours as a result of boredom, such as barking, digging, chewing and destroying items around the home. Kylie Baracz reveals some ways of ensuring your dog has a more enjoyable day while you’re away. Boredom can cause frustration and […]
Our dogs get bored, and when they do the results can be disastrous, from digging tunnels to try to escape, to eating the lounge or your favourite shoes. Dogs Life suggests some simple and easy dog boredom busters. Have you ever come home to discover your dog sitting in a fluffy fairyland after tearing apart […]
Forget toys and clothes; here are the five presents your dog really wants this festive season. Tim Falk reports. Are you unsure what to get your dog this Christmas? Have you already sorted gifts for everyone else but are still tossing up whether to get your pooch a new toy, a stylish new outfit or […]
Barking is a normal, natural response for dogs but it can be a noisy problem for your neighbours. Kristie Bradfield discovers how to get a little peace and quiet. Barking is just like talking: it’s how dogs communicate with their owners, neighbours and other dogs. While some barking is normal, it becomes a problem when […]
Fetch is a simple game loved by pooches and their owners alike. Danielle Chenery provides you with the steps to get started and a few extensions for those who’ve already mastered the game. Dock diving, anyone? One of life’s simple joys is taking your dog to the local park for a game of fetch. […]
From exercise and diet to training and quality time with the family, there’s a whole lot you can do to keep your dog happy and healthy. Tim Falk reports. A healthy dog is a happy dog, and we all want our pets to be as happy as possible. But do you know what you can […]
It is one of the most common “problem” doggy behaviours, but you don’t have to put up with digging, writes Laura Greaves. Alison and Dallas Parker didn’t realise they had a digger on their hands until nearly a month after welcoming their Border Collie puppy, Logan. Aside from expected puppy mischief, the spirited little […]
Boost your dog’s brain power and prevent boredom with these five stimulating games and activities. Most dog owners know the importance of physical exercise for their furry friend. A long morning walk, a run on the beach, frolicking at the local off-leash park — they’re all great ways to get your dog’s heart rate up […]
