So, you finally brought your new puppy home; you have their bed, crate, some new toys, chews, treats, a nice harness and lead but what next? You can’t take them for walks or training classes until they are fully vaccinated so you may want to delay starting their training until they are old enough to go out. Guess what, you can start now! 

Adolescent dogs that have the highest rate of relinquishment due to unwanted behaviours (Powell et al, 2021). Understanding what goes on inside of your dog’s body during this stage can help you approach their training in a different way and understand why they behave the way they do. 

Veterinary visits are unavoidable when you own an animal. Even if you are lucky enough to have a fit and healthy pet, there will be times where you will need to bring them in for routine treatment such as vaccinations...