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Some days it just doesn’t go according to plan. It’s not yet 7am and Georgia is barking shrilly to get out of her Puppy Palace (indoors puppy pen).  She has decided that she is only happy in there is for meals.  Pretty much at all other times she now wants to be with...

I have blogged before about training steps to introduce home alone to a new pup, but the reality is that some pups take to this quicker than others.  If your pup is struggling, here is some more detailed information to help get the process back on track. If you are...

If you have a new puppy and most or all of your family is locked down at home, you’re probably enjoying heaps of time playing and hanging out with them. It’s fabulous fun but when restrictions are eased and everyone leaves the house each morning, your puppy needs to...

This is a challenging time for everyone, and as a new puppy-parent, you want to ensure your puppy grows into a confident, curious dog, right?  It’s top of your list.  But how do you do that at the moment? The internet is full of conflicting advice, as are your friends...

New puppy owners understand the importance of thorough socialisation for their new pup.  They know that they need to expose their new puppy to lots of different events and experiences in a positive manner. How can you do this during COVID-19 when you can’t visit...

Puppy … by definition Puppy noun ; a young dog less than 1 year old Nip verb : bite or pinch sharply Ouch! exclamation : used to express pain If Santa brought you a puppy for Christmas, then this might ring a few bells! Puppies are gorgeous, cuddly, fun and adorable....

How can I teach my dog to walk nicely on lead? "My shoulder hurts because my dog is pulling so hard on lead." "Why won’t my dog walk beside me?" "My dog gets so excited, what can I do to get his attention?" "My dog get’s frightened when we're out for a walk. How can I...

Does your puppy cry when you leave the house…? Have you arrived home to find your dog has spread the contents of the kitchen bin all over the place? Have you received a note from your neighbour saying your dog barks all day when you’re out? Many young dogs would think...

Why does my dog whine and cry when I leave? Is she mad at me? I always come back, so why does my dog not know this? My dog cries and chews up the hall rug when I go out. Why? My dog is so unhappy when I leave and I feel so, so guilty – am I a bad doggy parent? My...

Toilet training for your new puppy Your new puppy is a dream-come-true. Cute as can be, funny, warm, cuddly. But with the good, comes the … not-so-good. Your gorgeous bundle of fur and fun is also pooping and peeing machine!  Toilet training is the top of most new...