Know better – do better!
Don’t know where to turn for reliable information to help raise and train your dog? Here is a list of resources recommended by the Club – whether you are having issues or simply want to learn more about dog behaviour and training to strengthen your bond with your dog....
Exercise and the young dog
Knowing the risks Between the ages of 4 months and 9 months the joints of young dogs are most vulnerable to damage and the potential for damage continues until they are skeletally mature at 15 to 22 months. Damage can take the form of joint laxity (hip dysplasia is an...
Together apart – raising two at once
Occasionally people will purchase two puppies, sometimes from the same litter or different litters but very close in age. The intention is always good. Most people who get two puppies do so in the hope that they will keep each other company or will bond with two...
Ignoring other dogs – it’s the polite thing to do
An important component of dog and puppy socialisation is teaching them to control their enthusiasm, to behave appropriately and respect other dogs’ personal space. A lot of dogs will already be excited by the idea of going for a walk and if they see another dog it can...
But he does it perfectly at home … Helping your dog to be practically perfect everywhere
So, you and your dog have just started attending training classes at the Club. You practice diligently at home between classes and your dog happily does his ‘puppy push-ups’ (sit, drop, sit, drop), stays put while you move around him, waits to be released to eat his...