articles by Paw Printz
The word socialisation gets flung around a lot in the dog-training world, and it’s definition has come to mean an awful lot of things, causing much confusion. Many of which are not only incredibly counter-productive, but also downright dangerous. So let’s see if we can clarify a few things. Socialisation isn’t: ⁃ About letting your dog freely interact with dogs …
The safest time to evacuate is BEFORE a fire starts – do it early, and prepare to take your pets with you. Fire is a phenomenon found in most ecosystems within Australia. Those living in rural areas or on the urban fringe of cities are at some stage, most likely to experience bush fires, although travelers, holiday- makers, or those …
“Never work with children and animals”, they say. Well, life’s photographic memories would be pretty boring if we abided to that old wives-tale. Although children and animals do have their challenges, there is nothing more rewarding than hanging that special photograph, which you yourself took, of Rover when he went for his first swim/finally caught the ball/dug up all the …
All too often, dog owners misread the language of dogs interacting with one another. Whether it’s incorrectly defining innocent play as dangerous fighting or taking too lightly what is actually aggressive behaviour, it is important to learn what dogs are saying to each other through their play. Dog-to-dog play is a series of active and repetitive behaviours that have different …
Tired of just playing fetch or tug all the time? Then teach your dog some basic nose work. It’s easy to do and most dogs absolutely love it. To get started you can use some toys or treats you’ve already got on hand, and the best part is you don’t even have to leave home. The Benefits of Basic Nose …
Does your dog follow you everywhere? Do they follow you from room to room, even when you go to the bathroom? If so you’re certainly not alone; it seems many of us are the owners of a velcro dog. What is a Velcro Dog? A velcro dog is a dog that follows you around and wants to be by your …
I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t educate their child. Not only do they learn the necessities to help them thro’ life – how to read and write; spelling, mathematics etc, but also important social behaviours: such things as good manners, respect towards others, reaching goals and when restraint is required. Why would you not do that for your pet …
Dogs are an important part of our families. Dogs provide us with companionship, relaxation and enjoyment. Over 50% of households in Australia have at least one dog. When you consider family, friends and neighbours, few children will not be exposed to a dog at some time during their childhood. How many of us would allow our children to play around …
Crate training your dog is a new concept for many, but is a very effective training tool for adult dogs and puppies. If you have a new dog or puppy, a crate is a fantastic way of teaching it the boundaries of the house and keeping it safe. When you’re traveling in the car, visiting the vet or any other …
