Do you have a fabulous Christmas Day planned with your nearest and dearest? Presents, games, Christmas dinner, drinks and lots of fun planned. I think we all deserve it after the past few years we’ve had but have you thought about how your dog might cope? Or are you worried about how your dog may react to people coming over?
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Although we enjoy lots of tasty food, some of the foods that are around at this time of year are toxic to our dogs. We've put together a list to make sure you can keep your dogs safe and a list of some foods that we can offer them to ensure they can join in with the food festivities.
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Lyndsey Mackinnon, head dog trainer and co-founder of Canine Pawtential, will in this article take you through her list of top Christmas presents for dogs! Of course we believe that the best gifts for our dogs are all free, but watching your dog tear apart their beautifully wrapped presents is something that will bring a big smile to everyone’s faces.
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Amy Starr, registered Veterinary nurse with a degree in animal behaviour, will in this article explain how you can understand and help your anxious or stressed dog. She will also provide you with guidance and advice on what to do if your dog is anxious or stressed.
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Olivia Leathley, Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and a Canine Behaviourist and Psychologist, will in this article explain how you can help and understand your reactive dog. She will also provide you with guidance and advice on what to do if your dog is reactive.
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While some dogs will happily eat whatever their owner puts in front of them, other dogs will refuse to eat certain types of food, either because they don't like it or because they are simply bored of it. Owners of such pups often have to experiment with new types of dog food to find the right one. Get our top tips on what to do if you have a real food connoisseur at home!
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Lyndsey Durand, professional dog trainer and owner of Canine Pawtential, will in this article talk take you through how you are able to teach your dog a reliable recall. Training and maintaining a reliable recall is crucial for your dog’s safety, the safety of other people and dogs and to ensure that you can relax every day on your walks. Let's get started!
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Amie Brown, professional dog trainer and owner of Canine Pawtential, will in this article take you through her guide on how to teach your dog how to spin and twist! It's also the perfect way build a strong bond with your dog.
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Many people are surprised to learn that grains are a relatively recent addition to the canine diet. Grains were introduced as a way to add bulk and filler to commercial dog food, and they have remained a staple ingredient ever since. However, dogs are not natural grain eaters and for most of their history, they have subsisted on a diet of meat and vegetables.
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