Dog Care and Advice

Health and care articles, training tips, activities, and more...

 

Preparing for another dog
How to prepare for another dog: there are both positives and negatives to getting another dog, says trainer and…
Your rescue dog
How can I handle a fearful dog?
Fear in dogs, as in people, is a vital emotional and physical response linked to basic self preservation and…
Understand your dog
10 easy dog tricks
Dog tricks - teaching your dog a few tricks can be fun for you both, and gives you another way of interacting with him.
Teach your dog
Why does my dog smell?
There are several different reasons why your dog may smell: all animals, including humans, have their own distinctive…
Your dog's health
Trimming your dog's nails
Neat and tidy nails are best for your dog's health and well-being, but trimming them can be traumatic for both dog and…
Your dog's health
How do I keep my dog cool?
Karen Bush gives us tips to help keep your dog cool in the summer months - as they may not cope with the heat as well as…
Care for your dog
Teaching your dog to weave
One of the greatest sights in agility competitions is a Border Collie hurtling through the weave poles, without…
Sports with your dog
Teaching your dog to sit
Trainer Carolyn Menteith explains that training your dog isn't the same as doing quadratic equations at school - one of…
Teach your dog
How can I put on my own fun dog show?
You may have taken part in a few fun dog shows, and you may have even taken home some rosettes. If you've caught the fun…
Walking your dog