New Puppy! Bringing home your new puppy is an exciting time, but can also be overwhelming for both you and your pup. However, there’s lots of things you can do to make your pet’s arrival go as smoothly as possible: Jump to urgent help or have a read through our article for top tips and support: Tips for well behaved puppies… Time […]
My Dog bites Do you have a puppy or adult dog? Puppy biting All puppies use play biting when they are excited. This is because they haven’t yet learned to play appropriately. Unfortunately, sometimes we come across older dogs that are still play biting. Often these dogs have been encouraged to rough and tumble with their owners and haven’t been taught to
Walking your dog, is a walk in the park – right? Maybe the dream you had of owning a dog, included relaxing walks and enjoying time outside together – but the reality isn’t quite matching up. Unfortunately, most dogs don’t come pre-programmed how to walk and behave nicely on lead, especially in environments that are super exciting to them – the great
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My pet’s moulting is driving me crazy! Shedding is a natural process for our pets to rid themselves of old or damaged hair and replace it with new hair that is suitable for the environment they live in. Why do pets shed or moult? Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter… Changes in temperature and day length “tell” your pet what season it is and
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Fleas & Ticks Fleas: how to spot them and how to get rid of them Fleas are tiny blood sucking hitchhikers that can catch a ride on your dog or cat from absolutely anywhere – the park, the woods, your garden… Once they’ve secured a ride back to your home, they not only munch on your pet, but get comfy in your
How to tackle Matts, Knots and Tangles Matted fur is stressful for your pet – it retains their body heat making them itchy and traps dirt next to their skin. What is a matt and how do they form? Matts are dense clumps of knotted hair. They form when single hair strands get caught in each other and tangle. More hairs (both
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Stripping Knives: For who and how? Many dogs today are kept purely as pets rather than for the work their breed was originally intended – such as working and hunting, which our wiry haired dogs, mainly found in the Terrier group have been bred over time for. Keeping their coats as nature intended requires certain grooming tools and techniques. What is a
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How to clip your pet’s claws Cutting your pet’s claws can be a daunting experience as it can be tricky to know how much to cut off without cutting too much. But keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is essential for both of your comfort. Your pet’s claw has blood vessels known as the ‘quick’. It is important that you do not cut
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Cutting & Trimming your pet’s coat Nobody wants a pudding bowl hair cut. We’ve all been there. Using scissors to tidy up your pet’s appearance sounds easy, but creating a professional finish requires the right tools and knowledge! However, making sure your pet looks good and is comfortable is important. For dogs with fast growing coats, keeping hair out of their eyes
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Why it’s important to start grooming early and regularly Grooming and handling your pet is essential for maintaining their physical health and wellbeing – becoming accustomed to this as early as possible will make this part of their routines stress free and enjoyable. This is essential for longer-haired pets which will need to be groomed regularly to stay matt-free. Waiting until they
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