Dear Dogs Life, Could you suggest training tips and/or a good book on teaching children how to properly interact with animals, particularly dogs? I have a nine-year-old Labrador — a beautiful soul — and a six-month-old daughter. I aim to teach my daughter to be kind to animals and realise the benefits of forming close […]
Are dog parks good for all dogs all of the time? Delta behavioural trainer Karin Larsen Bridge, from Get S.M.A.R.T (Successful Motivation And Reward Trained) Dogs, looks at the pros and cons of the off-lead dog park and if its right for you and your dog. When off-lead dog parks first started appearing several years […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates smart dogs, what makes a dog intelligent and learns ways to help develop your dogs brain function through nutrition, stimulation and socialisation no matter what breed you have. Canine intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think and solve problems. Dog owners, trainers, researchers and other experts find it difficult […]
Many pet owners have misconceptions about dogs from training and healthcare to feeding and behaviour. Caroline Zambrano dispels the top 12 most common dog myths. With so much information on pet care available nowadays whether its published on the Internet or spread by word-of-mouth it is hard to know what is true and what is […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains how to stop your dog from jumping when meeting and greeting. It is natural for dogs to greet family and friends with enthusiastic licks to the face, and because our faces are high up, a bit of jumping is soon added to the meet-and-greet ritual. Crouching down to […]
This article first appeared in the November/December 2007 issue of Dogs Life.Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T Dogs sheds some light on aggressive behaviour in dogs. Dogs communicate primarily through body language. If there is a dispute of any kind, it is normal for them to display threatening body language to communicate to the […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. Dog training is an essential part of a dogs life, but it can also be very confusing because of the many different forms of training available. Michelle Minehan explains a few of the most common training methods. Have you ever wondered […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. The importance of dog training and its positive impact on society is unfortunately underrated in our community. Dogs Life editor Nadia Crighton investigates why training should be mandatory for all people who get dogs, big or small. At the park, on the street and in […]
If you’ve just got a puppy, be warned. You are likely to lose something of value in the not-too-distant future. Why? Because puppies love and need to chew! Many people ask why dogs chew. In most cases dogs chew because it is a perfectly normal way for them to explore, investigate and play with their […]
Devoting time to training and following a correct diet and exercise plan helps to raise a well-adjusted and healthy pet. However, dogs and their owners do not always encounter the perfect world. Many owners find themselves faced with a dog suffering some form of stress or ill-health. Sue Moses discovers various natural therapies and training […]
