March 2011

31 Mar

Crate Training

By Nicola Training crate training, dog crate training, puppy crate training

Crate Training can be really easy for you and your dog, it is a great way to settle your dog down and get them sleeping really well as long as you do it the right way and teach them that the crate is a really safe, positive place for your dog to retreat to!

Follow these basic steps to help you along your way -

Praise your dog LOTS when he/she goes near the crate.

Feed them their meals in the crate so that they are busy thinking about eating instead of the environment they are in.

Put their favourite toys in the crate so that your dog wants to go in there and play with them.

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28 Mar

Claw clipping

By Nicola Behaviour calm behaviour, relaxing, massage

If you are unsure of claw clipping for your dog, get your professional to do the work for you. Your vet, vet nurse, vet tech or groomer will happily do this work and not get it wrong!

Clipping your dogs' claws can be nerve wracking at the best of times, they move suddenly, you aren't holding the clippers the right way, you don't know where to cut to and it can end in a mess of blood and pain for your dog.

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14 Mar

Doggy Daycare

By Nicola Playtime exercise, stimulation, playtime, doggy daycare

The Dog Blog loves Doggy Daycare as a measure to keep your dog busy and happy whilst you are at work for the day.

Before you commit to putting your dog to Doggy Daycare just remember to check that the place is clean, controlled and managed well by the staff.

There should be good ventilation and fencing as well as fresh water, bedding and chill out areas too!

Small dogs should be kept to socialise with small dogs and same with large dogs.

Play time is important as it is a fun activity for the dogs and also tires them out for a nice afternoon nap.

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