Are you worried about canine hip dysplasia? Has your puppy been limping, or having trouble climbing up the stairs?          CONTENTS What Is Hip Dysplasia? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Management Causes Prevention Breed Prevalence Hip Scores In this article we give you a complete guide to hip […] Read More

Which is better for your dog,  commercial or raw food?  Interest in raw meat for dogs is growing steadily. But is it really safe? Let’s take a look. In response to the question ” which is best, raw meat or commercial dog food” your vet would probably answer “commercial food”. […] Read More

Dogs are impulsive creatures. They have no reason not to be. Yet much of the behavior of a well-mannered dog, is down to impulse control. Dog impulse control is the ability of a dog to choose one course of behavior over another. To pick the actions preferred by you, over the actions […] Read More

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

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

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

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

Embarking on raw feeding is a big step for most dog owners.  Most of us spend a lot of time looking at the pros and cons of raw feeding, asking should we or shouldn’t we.  And balancing up the risks and benefits before switching to raw dog food. But of […] Read More

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