Loud bangs, rolling thunder and sudden flashes can make an otherwise confident puppy hide, shake, bark or race around the house. Young dogs are still learning…
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Helping Puppies Cope With Fireworks And Thunderstorms
Teaching Your Puppy To Use A Dog Door Effectively
A dog door can give a puppy more freedom, make toilet training easier and reduce the number of times you need to open the back door. It is especially useful…
Choosing the right leash length for puppy training walks
The first leash you buy for a puppy often seems like a minor detail. In practice, its length affects how clearly you can guide your dog, how much freedom your…
Puppy Swimming Safety: Life Jackets and Gradual Water Introduction
Swimming can be a rewarding activity for a puppy, particularly during a hot Australian summer. A calm paddle may help build confidence, provide gentle…
How to Prepare Your Puppy for a Professional Groomer Visit
A first grooming appointment can be a positive milestone in your puppy’s early socialisation. The visit may involve much more than a bath and haircut: your…
Puppy Sunburn Risks And Safe Pet Sunscreen Options
Australian sunshine can be wonderful for a growing puppy, but intense ultraviolet radiation can damage exposed skin surprisingly quickly. A puppy may burn on…
Teaching Your Puppy to Feel Comfortable in a Muzzle
A muzzle can be a valuable piece of safety equipment for veterinary examinations, grooming appointments, travel and unexpected injuries. It should never be…
Safe Indoor Ways to Handle Puppy Zoomies
Puppy zoomies are sudden bursts of running, spinning, bouncing and playful mischief. A puppy may race from the lounge room to the kitchen, skid across the…
Best collapsible water bowls for puppy travel and hikes
A reliable water bowl can make outings with a puppy much easier. It gives your dog a clean place to drink, helps you measure how much water is being offered,…
Puppy Barking At Strangers: Training For Calm Greetings
A puppy that barks when someone approaches the front gate, enters the house or walks past on the footpath is communicating that the situation feels exciting,…