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Be Dog Wise
1y ago
How you transport your puppy on their first journey is such an important thing to consider.
They are leaving their mum, siblings, and everything they know behind. So how do you make your puppy’s first journey as positive for them as possible while also keeping them safe?
Your puppy’s first journey is their first step into their life with you. We want them to be safe and as emotionally supported as possible so that their first associations with car travel are positive. Paving the way to a dog who is comfortable and confident in the car.
What is the best way to transport your puppy?
There are ma ..read more
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1y ago
Can you rely on reputation alone?
What makes a person or an organisation reputable is generally speaking the public opinion of them. However, I'd like to talk about why a reputation is not enough when it comes to choosing a pet professional.
A recommendation is only as good as a person's knowledge of a service or individual. Say for example you are looking for a dog trainer and a friend you trust recommends someone they've used. They were happy with the methods and results and so you think this is a pretty dead cert. It's from someone you trust and respect and they got the desired results righ ..read more
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1y ago
Us dog lovers dream of being able to take our dogs with us everywhere... well, maybe not everywhere but we love them to be by our sides as much as possible!
As part of Be Dog Wise's commitment to Dog Theft Awareness, we are hoping to highlight the risks associated with leaving your dog tied up outside shops, schools or left unattended in cars. Dog theft is a rising issue across the UK and one we hope to make a bit of a difference to. We are hoping to alert owners to the risks and to hopefully have them reconsider leaving their dogs outside.
There are a number of high street stores and small l ..read more
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1y ago
Did you know that ,up to 85% of dogs exhibit at least one behaviour problem?
Whether barking, overexcitement, separation anxiety, or something else - ensuring your dog’s physical and mental needs for stimulation are met can go a long way in reducing problem behaviours.
In this blog, we’re sharing a raft of dog enrichment ideas that go beyond the bowl, and help you to meet your dog’s needs. So you can both feel fulfilled, happy and calm.
When you meet your dog’s needs, everything else will be a breeze!
Taking canine enrichment beyond the bowl….
Enrichment feeders have become the go-to source of ..read more
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1y ago
We love our dogs right? They love us too and bring us so much joy and happiness. In return for the joy and wonder they deliver us there is something very important which I'd like you to pledge to do……
Make it your mission to understand your dog and be the voice that they don't have.
Ok, I know, speaking up can often feel a little uncomfortable but is it ok for your dog to bear the brunt of that discomfort instead?
There are numerous situations where we might avoid confrontation or put the pleasure of others ahead of our dogs.
When that sweet old lady down the road wants to give your dog a fus ..read more
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1y ago
When your dog comes into season for the first time, it can be worrying. Hoards of people may tell you that you mustn’t walk your dog for three whole weeks.
Now depending on your individual dog, that may be no big deal, or it might be a HUUUUGE deal.
I’m a huge advocate for us all doing our best to ensure our dog’s needs are met. But of course, we need to find ways to do that safely. So that our dogs are supported and happy, and so other people and their dogs are protected too.
After seeing a post in a local doggy Facebook group where people were up in arms about bitches in season being walked ..read more
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1y ago
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for a new puppy owner or a dog enthusiast, there are an abundance of books for dog lovers which are pawfect to snuggle up with on a lazy Sunday afternoon or of an evening.
Here is a round up of ten books which would make the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life.
Christmas at Battersea
A lovely festive gift, this book shares real life stories of dogs and cats and the impact of welcoming them into the lives of their new owners.
The volunteers and staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats home never stop, even on Christmas Day they are of course there to ..read more
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1y ago
My puppy Ruby is almost six months old, and we are currently avoiding the car like the plague.
Because she is so puppy car sick, it’s unreal. I’ve tried putting her in a crate in the boot, on the back seat on a travel harness, and on the front seat too. (with airbags off)
Nothing helps. She has puked absolutely everywhere, including inside my cup holder and all over my gearstick… grim! ;)
And if she’s not vomiting, then she is shaking and drooling the entire time. She is beyond stressed out in the car.
Is puppy car sickness normal?
Yesterday I had a consultation with a dog trainer to help wit ..read more
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1y ago
71% of women with pets seeking refuge in a shelter reported that their partner had threatened and/or physically hurt or killed one or more of their pets.
What happens when you have to choose between your safety and your pet?
Can you imagine having to leave your dog behind? Can you fathom what it would feel like to be in a position of choosing between your safety and your beloved dog?
Fleeing domestic abuse is no easy task, and in current times it is immeasurably more difficult due to a variety of factors. But one aspect which perhaps people are less aware of is the emotionally harrowing decis ..read more
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1y ago
The time is upon us again, and sadly it's not fireworks night but more fireworks season. Weeks upon weeks of bangs, flashing lights, and smells that can whip some dogs (and people) up into quite a frenzy.
With a billion tips being shared all over the web, what's different about what I'm going to tell you?
First of all, please consider your dog, for they are all individuals, and what may work well for some will not for others. Second, I want to suggest that you use the weeks ahead to do a little detective work to see what helps your dog and what doesn't.
Let's kick off with the most commonly s ..read more