Is your reactive dog stressing you out? Do they feel like they’re too much to handle? Is your own mental health taking a hit as you try to hold everything together and keep everyone safe? You may even be considering rehoming your dog but feel bad about it. The post IS YOUR REACTIVE DOG STRESSING YOU OUT? appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone popped their dog back on a lead when they saw your dog was on their lead? Unfortunately, not everyone is aware that they shouldn’t let their dog run up to a dog they don’t know. If you have a nervous or anxious dog, the impact on your dog may be small or significant. In the moment, it can be hard to know what to do. Let’s change that! The post 10 POLITE THINGS TO SAY TO PEOPLE THAT LET THEIR OFF-LEAD DOG APPROACH YOURS appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

#dontwalkyourdogday was on Sunday 2nd of April and I’m looking at why some people aren’t walking their dog and what people do instead. I also look at findings from a survey that I did with people that have been walking their dog less. The post IMPACT OF WALKING SOME DOGS LESS & WHAT TO DO INSTEAD appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

Nothing really prepares you for when your puppy is going through the biting phase. Their baby teeth are sharp, and it can feel relentless. Understanding the reasons why it’s happening and having strategies to manage it can, save your sanity and your fingers! The post 7 LIFE SAVERS FOR PUPPY BITING appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

There is no doubt that dogs love grass! Great guardians want to give their dogs the world, but our busier and busier lives mean multiple trips to the park each day can be difficult – particularly when it’s raining, snowing, late at night or too hot on the pavement for your pooch. Sadly for those who live in apartments, this has made having a dog very difficult in the past – but it doesn’t have to be today. The post CITY DOGGO OUI OUI PATCH appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

Heatstroke in dogs can happen quickly and is very dangerous. Help avoid the risk by keeping your dog cool in hot weather and swapping out regular walks for mental and physical activities at home. Even temperatures from 17 degrees centigrade upwards can be too hot for our dogs. For hot days, here are 6 ideas to do with your dog rather than walking. The post WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S TOO HOT TO WALK YOUR DOG appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

February is Pet Dental Health month so it’s a great time to talk about our dogs’ teeth. When our dog has bad breath, it’s not just unpleasant. It’s normally a sign that something else is going on. Have they got plaque building up? Especially on the harder to see back teeth. A dog’s dental health is important to their overall wellbeing. It can affect their behaviour and wide long-term health. They can’t tell us (and can try to hide it) when their mouth is uncomfortable or painful, so we need to be proactive with our dog’s care. The post HAS YOUR DOG GOT BAD BREATH? DON’T IGNORE IT appeared firs ..read more

February 2nd is Groundhog Day, a popular North American tradition. The film with Bill Murray shows weatherman Phil reliving the same day over and over again. Does life with your dog ever feel like that? Especially if you’re struggling with their training. Here are 5 ways to help you feel like dog training is fun again and make progress towards a calm and happy dog. The post 5 WAYS TO MIX UP YOUR TRAINING TO KEEP IT FUN appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

January is Walk Your Dog Month and, while going for a walk is a great thing for many dogs, there are actually lots of reasons why you wouldn’t take your dog out for a walk! Here are 5 reasons why you might not want to walk your dog. Plus what you can do instead to help them be physically and mentally fulfilled. The post 5 REASONS NOT TO WALK YOUR DOG appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more

Building our relationship with our dogs is always important. But it can feel very challenging when you’ve only recently got a dog, especially a nervous one and it feels like there’s very little to go on, to even begin growing your bond. The post WHERE TO START WITH A SHUTDOWN RESCUE DOG appeared first on Pup Talk ..read more