It can be very hard to stop a natural and normal behaviour such as a dog digging, especially in a young active dog. As it’s most undesirable to have pot holes and booby traps scattered around your backyard, it’s no surprise that this is a behaviour many a pet parent wants to stop! So here […]
Help your dog to be comfortable alone
Dogs are social animals and when they go from being with you much of the day, to spending a lot of time on their own, it’s not surprising that many will display signs of anxiety or boredom. A common scenario is returning to work after a prolonged time off, such as with maternity or paternity […]
Introducing your new baby to your fur baby
Congratulations on your little person in the making! So many things to organise, but one is especially important and can’t be left to the last minute. That’s the introduction of your new arrival to your original baby, your fur baby, and this should be months in the making. We all hope that our baby and […]
Why are cats scared of cucumbers?
It’s not lost on us that the internet is full of videos of people sneaking cucumbers behind their cats to see how high they can jump and how frightened they can become! So the question is why are cats so scared of cucumbers? Well, of course we can’t know why so many cats react with […]
How to keep your cat calm when moving house
My cat loves change. Said no one ever! Cats tend to like a predictable routine and familiar spaces. However, the reality is most cats will need to undergo a house move at some stage in their life. We know they won’t love it, but how can we make the transition as seamless as possible? I’ve […]
7 tips to help your dog with noise phobias and anxiety
We have all seen it before. Fireworks outside and Fido runs straight under the bed! Or maybe its the lawn mower next door or perhaps Fido is scared of an incoming storm. What can we as pet parents do to ensure that our pets feel safe and supported. 7 tips below to help your pooch […]
How to toilet train your puppy
When toilet training a puppy, the most important thing to remember is to have patience. Some pups will get it within a few days, some can take a number of months. For all pups though, the principles are the same: Prevent accidents in the house by providing plenty of opportunities for your puppy to toilet […]
Tips to help your dog with fireworks
Fireworks are a common cause of anxiety for dogs. Signs that your dog is stressed may include shaking, trying to hide, scratching at and even breaking doors to get inside to ‘safety’ or jumping fences to run away. They may become lost, damage their paws or sadly run into oncoming traffic risking injury or even […]