How to Stop Puppies Jumping

How To Stop Puppies Jumping Up On People. I think most puppies go through a “jumping up” phase. It can be quite a challenge to stop the behaviour, but if we understand what is underlying it, it can help us to work through the best way to manage it. When puppies are...

Do You Need a Bag?

Do You Need a Bag? The story on the news last week about the dog attacks and people not controlling their dogs in public has made me think about other ways that irresponsible dog owners are affecting the owners who do the right thing. After out of control dogs, I...

Barney the Blind Farm Dog

Farmers have a reputation for being tough. The problem with this perception is that it is so often wrong. Some of the softest, most caring clients I have ever worked with have been farmers. To my mind, it is their caring and compassionate nature that actually makes...

Desexing Your Pet Rabbit

Did you know that it is very important to desex rabbits, even if they are on their own? Male Rabbits: The reason for desexing males is pretty obvious: testosterone makes them cranky! Despite being cute and fluffy, rabbits can be very temperamental, especially when...

Spot, the Snake Bite Survivor

Firstly, thanks to everyone for your kind words and messages following last week’s article. It meant a lot to get so much support. It is always hard to know how much to share the emotional side of our job, as it can be hard express how we feel or why some things...