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Help! My Dog Is Distracted

February 15, 2016 By Pippa Mattinson 10 Comments

A lot of the questions people send me start with this sentence: “My dog is really good except when there are people around” Or “My puppy is very obedient until other dogs come along” Or – a common one in many breeds – “My dog is very attentive until there is […] Read More

How to Choose a Puppy Bed

July 23, 2015 By Lucy 1 Comment

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Bringing a new puppy home is a time of great joy and anticipation. And waiting for those last few days to pass before she comes home can seem like an eternity. So it’s important not just for your future pup, but for your current sanity, to make the most of […] Read More

Feeding your puppy commercial dog food: the pros and cons of kibble

June 29, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 8 Comments

We all want to give our puppy the best possible diet.  Feeding your puppy on commercial dog food is a common choice, but lately there have been some concerns raised over the contents of this very convenient food. Just a few decades ago, kibble did not exist. Dog food came […] Read More

11 Top Tips for a Great Puppy Recall

June 18, 2015 By Lucy 3 Comments

For most dog owners, the most important command they will ever teach their new puppy is the recall. Not only will it make life with your growing dog more pleasant, it will potentially help to keep him safe from harm too. Even if you have no intentions of doing advanced […] Read More

11 Questions to Ask When Phoning a Breeder

March 5, 2015 By Lucy 1 Comment

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Getting a puppy is an exciting time in anyones life. And preparation for his arrival goes through a number of stages. First, you have decided that you want to get a puppy. Then you have thought a great deal about the effect this will have on your life, your family, […] Read More

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