Raising puppies is an exciting experience, but it can also be intimidating. When this is a brand-new experience, you may not know what to expect and it all may seem overwhelming. When I got my first puppy, I had no idea what to do. I was suddenly swamped with the responsibility. The puppy seemed so …
They say that the dog is the man’s best friend, and if you have a dog, you know that this is true. Because you love your dog so much, you want your dog to stay happy as much as possible. As your old dog slowly fades, many families often decide to get a new puppy. …
New life is beautiful, miraculous, and incredibly fragile. This rings true for humans and our four-footed fur kids. If your pooch is on the verge of giving birth, you might be wondering if she’s ready for this new adventure and what you, as the human guardian of these tiny new lives, are in for. What …
A new puppy is a bundle of joy, at least during the day when you can play with him, teach him tricks and cuddle him. A dream come true. Except when the night comes and getting out of bed to take care of the dog’s needs becomes a nightmare. Nobody wants to go out of …
Have you recently bought a puppy? Sales of puppies (and how much they cost) have gone through the roof in 2020 because of the Corona virus lockdown. And are you now familiar enough with your new addition that you recognise that there are times when your puppy’s behaviour seems to change in an instant?! A …
I don’t suppose that it will surprise you to know that there are lots of potential reasons why your puppy becomes aggressive at night. My list contains six possible reasons and six solutions. And that some of these reasons, at first glance, might appear contradictory. But, hopefully things will become a lot clearer as I …
A while ago, I wrote an article about how long can a puppy go without water at night. And in the article, I looked at some of the basics about puppies and how much water that they need to drink. And, as a result of that article, lots of people are asking whether puppies need …
Watching the body of your new puppy tremble every few seconds for some minutes or almost an hour is enough to scare any pet parent, especially if it’s your first furry baby. But just like we humans have hiccups, dogs have hiccups too. In fact, hiccups are a mammalian thing and every animal with a …
Going on a long journey with a dog is difficult enough but things get much more complicated when you are travelling with a puppy. And you can add another few layers of complexity when you are planning to drive a long distance with a puppy that you have just picked up from a breeder! It …
Most puppies are looked after by their mother. But in some cases that isn’t always possible. Sometimes, mother’s tragically die in labour or soon after which means that you have a whole litter to feed. But at other times individual puppies might be rejected by their mother meaning that you will have to step in. …
