Training Information

General Dog Care

• Can You Afford a Dog Many people rush into buying a puppy on impulse without considering the actual costs involved. When taking on a dog you also assume a duty of care to the dog to keep it fed, trained, warm, safe and physically healthy. This is a 12 year plus financial commitment that should not be taken lightly. Have you realistically assessed how a dog will impact your budget?...
• Choosing a Pet Sitter Probably the single most important thing you should do when hiring a pet sitter is to check their references. Remember that the pet sitter is caring for your pets and will have access to your home. It is imperative that they are professional and responsible....
• How to Choose a Boarding Kennel Kennels are becoming more pet-friendly. However, you need to do your research and certainly you should visit a kennel before leaving your pet. Probably the single most important thing you should do when hiring a boarding kennel is to check their references. Remember that the boarding kennel is caring for your pets. ...
• Local Pet Stores This is a list of local Pet Stores that welcome dogs - great for taking puppies as part of their socialisation programme. Please be sure to try Canine Comfort as this is a Boutique Pet Store/Café where you can take your dog along and have a coffee while your dog enjoys a Puppacino! Also try Pets Unleashed as is a great place to purchase all manner of food dispensing toys. Pets Unleashed also offer a Hydrobathing service on weekends. ...
• Preparing your dog for the unexpected This article talks about preparing for unexpected things like extreme weather, heat & cold, dealing with traumatic events like death, illness and divorce. It is important to know what to do with your dog in these situations. ...
• Tips for Dog Photography Getting a great photo of your dog can be tricky! Dogs are not necessarily as compliant as humans when being photographed - they often won't smile on cue! This article will give you some tips for taking great shots of your dog that you will be proud to show anyone. Learn how to use lighting, your camera's flash, backgrounds, focusing etc to help tuen you into a great dog photographer! ...
• What To Do When Dogs Eat Non Food Items Pica is condition where dogs ingest non-food items. Commonly, dogs with pica may ingest things such as fabric, plastics, sticks, rubber, carpet and rocks. Dogs can become obsessive about eating non-food items and this is not normal and can become so intense that the dog disregards other activities. In order to diagnose pica the dog must have a history of ingesting non-food items. Typically dogs with pica become obsessive with ingesting these items.......