09 Jun Featured Dog – Arnold
Today's dog is Arnold! He is a 18 week old Dogue de Bordeaux who lives in Poole and had issues with chewing the wrong things and was still nipping occasionally. He's progressing well from the latest update!...
06 Jun Decoding your dog (Part 10) The importance of Pitch, Frequency and Duration (Last Part)
How a dog vocalises is important: Pitch - low pitch tends to be aggression or to indicate a threat. High pitch generally means they are asking to be allowed closer or that it's safe to approach Duration - longer duration generally means that the dog has made...
03 Jun Decoding your dog (Part 9) Ears and Tail
If your dog's ears are pointed up when the dog is on alert or curious about something. If the dog's ears are dropped they are either nervous or happy and you will have to read other signs. If a dog's tail is moving stiffly side to side...
27 May The Most Important Things You Need to Know Before Adopting a Pet – Guest Article by Jessica Brody
Pets make amazing companions. They are great aids to people with mental health disorders, physical disabilities, and recovering from addiction. According to NBC News, pets can help people who have anxiety and depression, especially people who used to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs. Here’s a checklist...
22 May Decoding your dog (Part 8) Ears (back) and Tail (wagging)
If your dog's ears are back gently and this is accompanied by a wagging tail then the dog is feeling friendly. If the dog's ears are pinned back this is the dog feeling scared. A dog's tail wagging is not always a sign of happiness - only...
16 May Decoding your dog Body Posture (Part 7) Passive Submission
This is the Passive Submission. This is the most submissive posture for a dog and is learned at a young age from their mother. Thanks to Greyhounds as Pets in Australia http://gapnsw.com.au/ for the infographic. ...
12 May Decoding your dog Body Posture (Part 6) Active Submission
This is the Active Submission. This means that the dog is clearly demonstrating / communication that you are their leader or that they see another dog as superior. Thanks to Greyhounds as Pets in Australia http://gapnsw.com.au/ for the infographic. ...
09 May Decoding your dog Body Posture (Part 5) Fear Posture
This is the Fear Posture. This means that the dog is frightened, a frightened dog has the potential to become aggressive and bite. Dogs are especially likely to bite if cornered. Thanks to Greyhounds as Pets in Australia http://gapnsw.com.au/ for the infographic. ...
06 May Decoding your dog Body Posture (Part 4) Aggressive Posture
This is the Aggressive Posture. This means the dog may attack at any time and is often accompanied by growling and / or barking. Thanks to Greyhounds as Pets in Australia http://gapnsw.com.au/ for the infographic. ...
02 May Decoding your dog Body Posture (Part 3) Alert Posture
This is the Alert Posture. This generally means that the dog has not made up their mind yet what communication they will go with based on what they have encountered. Thanks to Greyhounds as Pets in Australia http://gapnsw.com.au/ for the infographic. ...