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Dogs can get stressed just as easily as us humans, and often, we are the cause of that stress. Knowing how we affect our dog can help us to have a better relationship with them. A dog with less stress in their life will be a happier, healthier dog, and much less likely to do part-take in any unwanted behaviours. …
Dogs lean forward when they pull on leash, using their weight and strength to pull against it. By pulling back on the leash, we are reinforcing this and inadvertently training the dog to pull even harder. A Balance Harness helps break this feed-back training and helps to train your dog to balance on all fours when on the lead. How …
Regardless of the breed of your new puppy, one thing is certain – they’re going to chew! Puppies use their mouths to learn about the world around them, starting from when they are newborn. They use their mouths in the same way a toddler uses his hands: to explore. As they get older, the urge to chew comes from teething …
Contrary to popular belief, dogs can see colour too. Although early research suggested that dogs were unable to perceive colour – noting that dogs only saw in black and white, turns out to be nothing more than a myth. A dog’s vision and the way it sees the world depends on several factors: • Ability to measure distances (visual field …
Fish would not be a natural food source for cats – do you know a cat that likes to swim? The Cat family has closely evolved alongside their canine equivalent – dogs, but unlike dogs that can stay alive on a vegetation diet, cats must have meat in their nutritional regime to survive. Their unique dietary requirements means cats need …
If your dog is not as active, bright or happy as it should be – change their diet! Cats and dogs have been evolving on this planet for 40 million years, eating raw food. Their mouths, teeth, stomach, intestines, organs and enzymes are all evolved to masticate process, digest and absorb the breakdown products of raw food. A simple understanding …
Spirulina and Chlorella – a superfood for Dogs Spirulina and Chlorella are both fresh water algaes that are high in healing and antioxidant properties. Both include large amounts of vitamins, minerals and many other very beneficial nutrients. Some of the benefits for dogs include: • Improves Immune Response • Healthier and Shinier Fur and Skin • Eliminates Toxins from the …
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a natural way to control internal and external parasites in your pets. DE efficiently eliminates fleas, worms (roundworms, whipworms, pinworms, and hookworms) and bugs including mites, lice or bed bugs within a few of days. At PAW PRINTZ we source Organic Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, obtained from freshwater Australian mines only. It is a natural (not …
Your dog’s Brain health – As often discussed in humans, levels of brain chemicals (such as serotonin) influence your mood, your calmness, your energy levels and the choices you make. It’s exactly the same for animals – in fact, numerous studies supplementing these chemicals to dogs’ diets have shown transformational effects on their behaviour. Trillions of tiny organisms live inside …
