Newsletter · 4 articles
Behaviour and training
How to understand your pet's behaviour, help it get used to new situations, and know when a change in behaviour points to a health problem.
Puppy piranha: how to stop your puppy biting
Puppies naturally use their mouths when they play and interact, but sharp little teeth sinking into your heel or elbow are no fun. Your puppy needs to learn how to use its mouth appropriately. Obedience training, activities that meet its needs, rewarding good behaviour and interrupting unwanted biting all help.
Puppy socialisation: introducing your puppy to the world
A puppy is born knowing nothing about people or the world we live in: cars, vacuum cleaners, bicycles. If it does not get the chance to meet people, animals and everyday objects, it may grow up timid, anxious and unsociable. You can prevent this by starting socialisation as early as possible.
Aggression in dogs: how to manage and prevent it
Most puppies are friendly and playful, but as they mature they can become harder to manage. Genetics play a part in behaviour, but an adult dog's character is also shaped by how you treat your puppy, how you train it and how you manage it.
Some questions are best asked of a veterinarian
An article cannot replace an examination. Book online or call your nearest clinic.