What Type Of Dog Owner Are You? When it comes to dog ownership, no two dog owners are the same—and that’s perfectly okay! Whether you treat your dog as a family member, a partner in work, or a loyal companion, understanding your relationship with your dog friend can create a harmonious and fulfilling bond. But [...]
How To Prevent Separation Anxiety In Dogs Separation anxiety in dogs occurs when a dog becomes hyper attached to their humans and fear being alone. Sadly, it is a common problem that can be very difficult to manage. Like many behavioural problems, prevention is far better than cure. In this article, we teach you techniques [...]
How To Adopt a Dog That Suits Your Family Buying a dog or choosing to adopt a dog or a puppy is a big decision for many people. The decision to give a dog a home has long-term consequences. You need to be ready to provide that adopted pet with a stable, loving, and healthy [...]
How To Crate Train Your Dog [easy-social-share] Crate training your new dog or puppy is one of the first things that most veterinarians and trainers recommend you do when you bring your new family member home. The key to crate training a puppy is that the crate will become your dog's "happy place". The crate [...]
Why Crate Training Makes Bringing Home A Puppy So Much Easier [easy-social-share] I’d heard why crate training makes bringing home a puppy so much easier, but initially it wasn’t top of mind. We’ve all done it, you bring home a new puppy and you are so filled up with the cuteness and the toilet training [...]
Desexing Your Pet - What You Need To Know [easy-social-share] This week's Hey Doc with Dr Leigh focuses on desexing your pet and what you need to know. If you haven't read our other article on "when it's best to neuter your male dog" then head over there after you've listened to this tutorial. In [...]
When To Neuter A Dog? What Age Is Best [easy-social-share] A common question that vets are asked is when is the best time to neuter my dog? In the past, most veterinarians would have quickly replied with an estimate of around 6-9 mths old being best. But now, with studies looking at the relationship between [...]
How To Recognise & Manage Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats Heart disease or heart failure is a common cause of death in our pets. Often it has gone unrecognised for quite some time because owners aren't familiar with the signs and symptoms of heart disease. In this video tutorial, Dr Leigh provides you with [...]
Signs Of Dementia In Dogs & Cats - How To Slow Progression [easy-social-share] Our pets are living longer than ever before due to advances in veterinary medicine, sadly this means we often see more signs of dementia. However, it's not just old dogs and old cats that might show signs of a cognitive disorder. Studies [...]
Understanding The Aggressive Dog [easy-social-share] The media is full of stories about the aggressive dog that has attacked a person, child, or another dog. We are frequently exposed to the dog fight at the park, even scuffles at the local cafe when a dog sitting quietly is attacked by one walking past. Dog fights are [...]
