Dog Care and Advice

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My dog goes crazy before a walk!
Keep your dog calm before you put the lead on. Follow these training tips from Elizabeth Kershaw to ensure your dog…
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Stay a step ahead of dog thieves
Unfortunately, dog theft is a growing problem that applies to all owners. Certain types of dog are more attractive to…
Your dog's health
Heart failure in dogs
Heart failure is one of the biggest killers of dogs. So when it comes to understanding heart disease, it pays to have…
Your dog's health
Signs of canine dementia
Canine dementia: Symptoms of canine dementia include vocalisation, inappropriate urination, reduced interaction,…
Your dog's health
Discouraging mounting behaviour
Mounting behaviour often creates a lot of embarrassment and concern but it is something that most young dogs attempt…
Understand your dog
Can dogs get cataracts?
Dogs can get cataracts. They are an inherited problem in several breeds, but can also occur due to trauma to the lens,…
Your dog's health
My dog is obsessed with toys!
Does your dog constantly pester you to throw toys? Elizabeth Kershaw advises on how to deal with this...
Teach your dog
Bladder weakness in dogs
Bladder weakness - also known as Sphincter mechanism incontinence (SMI), is when the valve that keeps urine in the…
Your dog's health
What is clicker training?
What is clicker training? How does it differ from other training methods and is it easy to follow?
Teach your dog