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Hot dogs – Keep cool to stay kewl

With the weather this week heading up to 35 degrees, a little time to plan for your dog can save them a lot of discomfort. Make sure fresh water is available for your doggo all the time. Carry some with you on walks. One old fashioned remedy is to keep a block of rock sulphur […]

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How do I take care of my dogs ears?

A. It is essential to check and clean your dog’s ears on a regular basis 1. Inspection If you have a breed such as a Husky, French Bulldog or Westie, their ears stand up so its easy to look at them. With a breed such as a Cockapoo, Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, […]

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Separation Anxiety

Hello all you dog owners. Some of you know me as a trainer but I also work as a pet behaviour therapist and it has occurred to me that after we have spent many weeks with our dogs, when eventually we get back to our normal routines: going shopping, work, cinema, school runs etc. our […]

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How to start training?

First: Get your pups attention down up/game you drop a treat on the floor and your dog puts his head DOWN to eat it then he looks UP at you to see where that treat came from click & Drop another treat on the floor Four Steps to Teaching your Puppy Sit Show the dog what […]

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The Sausage Name Game

We all know one way dogs learn is by association. We want them to have a positive association with their name. Very often we call their name in a negative way, ie: “Teddy Valentine!!” Stop barking now! Lets change that to a positive association with the Sausage Name Game Have 10 pieces of sausage, broken […]

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Fireworks- Fun or Fear?! (updated)

With Fireworks and Dwali continuing for many weeks from now right up to Christmas and New Year, sadly this can mean suffering for some of our four-legged friends. I am sure you will agree with me there are too many fireworks and they should be confined to organised displays only. Your dog might be ok […]

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WHY CAN’T MY DOG EAT CHOCOLATE?

I don’t know about you but Easter Time is my favourite time of year! The days are getting longer so me and my dogs Teddy and Scarlett can enjoy some relaxing evening walks. Blossom is on the tree so you know its spring and my yellow forsythia in the garden looks so colourful after the […]

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DOG CARE QUIZ

A DOG’S NEEDS Name three of a dog’s needs 1. food 2. water 3. love and affection – but not too much HEALTH How do you know if your dog is ill? True/False 4. Your normally active dog becomes lethargic True 5. Your dog vomits and/or coughs a lot True 6. Your dog has muddy […]

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Snow Time! How can I keep my dog safe in the snow?

No matter what the weather our best friend still needs exercise and most dogs love to have fun in the snow. Small dogs and dogs with short hair would be more comfortable with a coat. Measure your dog from the back of the neck to the base of his tail to get the best fit. […]

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Fireworks!

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CAR TRAVEL with Puppies and Dogs

I. The first thing to do is to help your dog/Puppy get used to this small space. Some dogs see cars like a scary crate on wheels. The car moves very fast with the outside world flashing by the windows. The engine roars and there are turns and sometimes sudden stops. Then we arrive at […]

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Why crate train your puppy?

On a family outing to Whipsnade Zoo many years ago, I was looking forward to seeing the wolves up close and personal. Well maybe not too close. When I found the enclosure, I was disappointed because there were no wolves to be seen. Peering through the wire fence I noticed there was a large mound […]

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How long should I spend training my puppy each day?

Ten minutes each day is long enough to train your puppy or dog. Training can be incorporated into every day life. For instance: Practice your recall when you call puppy in from the garden (happy voice, lots of praise!) Practice your wait or stay when feeding your dog his meal Practice food manners at the next meal […]

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Is it OK for my puppy to eat snails?

Answer: Eating snails can cause lungworm, a parasite causing serious illness in dogs. Speak to your vet about the flea treatment you are using if you are concerned about your dog eating slugs or snails. A flea treatment called Advocate prevents lungworm. It needs to be applied once a month. Please do not put slug […]

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I cannot get my dogs attention

As an instructor at ECDTC, I have been asked to write answers here to questions put to me by handlers in the classes. You may have the same questions. Hoping you will find the answers helpful, here is the first Q&A. Question from Life Skills Class: I am concerned about my dog. He seems unresponsive, […]

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How long should you exercise your puppy

Question from Puppy Class: We talked about exercising puppies. I asked the puppy owners how long they took their puppies out for a walk every day. The replies were so different! Some took their puppies out for 15 minutes. Another answered 30 minutes and the longest time was over an hour!! The question arose what […]

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Why does my puppy bark at one particular puppy

As an instructor at ECDTC, I have been asked to write answers here to questions put to me by handlers in the classes. You may have the same questions. Hoping you will find the answers helpful, here is the next Q&A. Question from Puppy Class: My puppy barks at one particular puppy in class every […]

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How can I help my shy puppy be more confident?

Question from Puppy Class: How can I help my shy puppy be more confident? Answer: You can give your puppy a new experience each week. Visit a friend’s house, go to a different park or walk through a busy town. The bonus is you can practise your training while growing puppy’s confidence. For instance, while […]

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