Crate training is an essential behaviour to train for every pet. There are so many benefits to your pet having a safe place, where they feel happy and relaxed,that you can send them to with a quick command. I talk about crate training with all of my puppy clients so I may as well share the love with you.
Read MoreCarrying extra weight puts extra stress on joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. This extra strain increases the risk of injury to your dog from competing and training. While injuries can happen in any dog, they are far more likely to occur in an overweight dog.
Read MoreEach time I go outside my own little bubble I plan to write something about my trip once I get home and have a few days to reflect. However, by the time I catch up on everything that happened while I was away and write up programs there is another trip to focus on, my own dogs to train, new clients to look after and life in general, I just never seem to get to it.
Read MoreHarnesses are not new but they seem to be becoming increasingly popular in the canine community. Like all tools that we put on our furry friends, harnesses can change the way that a dog moves, modify its behaviour or allow a particular task to be performed. But they are not benign and they should be selected based on the intended outcome, the dogs physique, and any underlying medical conditions.
Read MoreSuccess can only be achieved when there is a measuring stick. So clear communication between the owner and the practitioner (in any situation) it is vital to ensure that the goal we are aiming for is SMART. Yup as much as I have wanted to poke people in the eye when they have stressed the acronym to me I now realise just how vital it is to my relationship with my human clients, to get the best possible outcome for their companions.
Read MoreMy goal when you come to me for a consult is to send you away with the skills and exercises to improve your dog’s fitness, happinest and condition. So why is it that I use treats and suggest you do target training. Or even discuss the different ways that we can train?
Read MoreAdding a human baby into the mix doesn't need to upset the apple cart. Growing up my with dogs and cats and birds made me compassionate, passionate about animals and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
Read MoreStitches can decrease the length of time required for healing, but only if post-operative instructions are followed closely. Continue reading to learn more about how healing progresses and the reason to keep your pet quiet after surgery.
Read MoreIt's crazy to think that across the world there are actually a number of different procedures performed to sterilise dogs. I am going to walk through a number of the options available and the key considerations that you should think about before you make the decision to desex your furry friend.
Read MoreAt Primal Paws this week we had two of our female Kelpies desexed. For us desexing is not something that is automatically done at six months of age in dogs. The when and even the how are carefully considered before the decision to desex is made. So to keep things simple lets start by discussing when is the best time to desex.
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