Dog enrichment is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. But what exactly is dog enrichment? In this blog I am going to delve in to what I believe dog enrichment is and why it is important in order to have a happy and well balanced dog and also the dangers of […]
In this post I will be talking about secure dog fields near me in Suffolk and they are a fabulous resource for people with a large variety of dogs. So firstly what is a secure dog field? Secure dog fields come in many different shapes and size with varying amounts of equipment in them. But […]
Dog Training Classes in Suffolk – What to expect from joining Whistle and Wag Dog Training classes and the frequently asked questions from clients.
Introduction to dog Socialisation This month’s blog topic is socialisation. The Cambridge Dictionary defines socialisation as “the process of training people or animals to behave in a way that others in the group think is suitable.” In the case of dogs living in our current UK society, there are a number of both legal and […]
Why is dog body language important? Our dogs spend their whole lives quietly (some more quietly than other hehe) observing us and our actions. Dogs know when we are angry, sad, happy etc. They use all their senses to assess us and what we are doing. Dogs are even able to smell the difference in […]
It’s puppy day! The day you have been counting down too for what seems like an eternity has arrived. You picked your new family member all those weeks ago and now the day is here. You are filled with excitement and fear of not getting it right. Do not fear! Puppies although hard work at […]
Sheep chasing -know the facts Sheep chasing and livestock worrying in general is a serious problem for farmers and their animals alike. Spring is just around the corner and lambing is in full swing. We’ve all seen those lovely pictures of lambs skipping along next to their mothers full of the joys of spring. Some […]
Choosing the right dog | So you’re getting a dog If you are reading this it is likely that you have already made the decision to get a dog or are close to being at that point. Getting a dog is not a decision to be taken likely and is realistically going to be a […]
I come across very few dog owners nowadays who don’t reward their dog in some way for its hard work. Why wouldn’t you? I know I certainly wouldn’t do much if I didn’t get anything back, or worse still, if I only got punished when I didn’t get things right. The focus of this article […]
Christmas with your dog How to survive Christmas with your dog. The festive season is a time for decorating our houses, giving gifts, eating delicious food and sweet treats and (usually) our homes are busy with the hubbub of visitors. Our pets are creatures of habit and when new arrivals come into their homes and […]