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The old saying ‘I can feel it in my bones’ is often used when arthritic people sense the change in weather on their joints. This can be the same for dogs who also suffer with joint and muscle problems. As the temperatures drop, the damp and cold creeps in and winter takes hold, it’s not…
Many dog owners will have experienced the worry and frustration that comes when your dog will not eat. A loss of appetite in dogs is a common concern, and there are various reasons why your dog might not feel like eating. Here are some of the potential causes and what you can do. Illness Or…
Often referred to as man’s best friend, dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years. Like humans, they have their own personalities, and likes and dislikes. There’s much more to dogs than meets the eye. Here are some fun and interesting facts about dogs. No two dogs have the same nose print. Much…
All puppies go through a teething stage which can be uncomfortable or even painful for them. They tend to bite and chew to relieve some of the discomfort and to help remove puppy teeth so that their adult teeth can come through. Read our guide to puppy teething to help you and your puppy get…
What is hydrotherapy? If your dog has suffered a recent injury or you are looking for a way to improve their general fitness, it is likely that your vet will recommend a course of hydrotherapy. But what does hydrotherapy actually involve? Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat different conditions found within dogs, most…
Animal rehabilitation (or animal physical therapy) began in the equine sector in the 1960’s due to the growth in popularity of horse related sporting events. As the events became more frequent so the number of injuries increased. Horse owners began to look into rehabilitation methods for their animals, which subsequently spread into other animal care,…
People seek dog behaviour therapy because their dog is doing something that they shouldn’t be, which can make dog ownership hard work and upsetting. Having a dog shouldn’t be like that. Dog behaviour therapy can improve the quality of life for both the owner and the dog. The first thing to do is figure out…
Considering the tough economic circumstances of recent years, you might think that dog training would have been one of those areas that had suffered as a consequence of people cutting back financially. However, this has not been the case. Some people held off from bringing their puppies to training classes at the height of the…