Only the very naïve think that it’s easy to raise a puppy. And, as we all know, one of the biggest challenges that puppies come with, are their bladders. Is it okay to use training pads? Take a stroll through most pet stores and you’ll notice a large variety of puppy training pads. What exactly […]
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Do you also look at other people’s pet pictures and wish that you could get at least one of those beautifully posed pictures of your pooch? If your picture collection consists of your dog sleeping, or images that are out of focus, then try these tips to get your dog to pose for a few
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As our beloved pets grow older, the range of motion in their joints decreases, which is detrimental to the joint fluid health. This, in turn, increases the progression of osteoarthritis, which is an inflammatory degenerative joint condition. Simple stretches, performed daily, will slowly improve and maintain the range of motion within the joints, and can
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Dogs use their noses (sense of smell) to create images of who or what have been crossing their paths wherever they are. We can use this natural instinct to stimulate them mentally – it’s called scent work. Our first article looked at the benefits and showed you some exercises. If you have been practising those
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As your puppy grows older and achieves one milestone after the other, you might want to introduce him to more activities to keep him fit. One sport that is gaining fame in South Africa is agility. Starting your dog at a young age, you’ll soon find out if he is cut out for it or
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Do you wonder why do dogs beg and how you can stop your furball from begging? Dogs learn to beg because they get fed titbits. If they never got the treat they wouldn’t carry on begging. The ideal is to start off your puppy as you mean to go on. If he begs at the
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Some of South Africa’s most memorable and endearing adverts have been ones featuring animal actors. Think of the Buddy the Boxer with his sassy wit on the Toyota ads or Dulux paint and its iconic Old English Sheepdog. Life on the set When Charlie, a Jack Russell/Beagle cross (known as a Jack-A-Bee), won M-Net Family’s
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Winter tends to force families inside the house, under a cosy blanket and next to the fireplace. With hot chocolate in the one hand and the other hand on your dog, you realise that both of you need to be active, but you lack the motivation. Certain parts of South Africa experience colder winter temperatures
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So, you’ve just brought home your new puppy and you are ready to raise him as well as you possibly can. And then, suddenly, lockdown! Unfortunately, socialisation – which is so vital for pups – can’t really happen while we’re all ‘social distancing’. However, although you cannot socialise your puppy with other dogs and humans
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Simon the Siberian Husky speaks of his journey to the 2019 Agility World Championships in Turku, Finland. When I was very young, a nice guy who’d been visiting me came to fetch me – my new ‘hooman’ dad, Sean. He drove me to PetFit Canine Fitness, where I saw the lady who had also been
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How to get your dog ready for and ensure problem-free walking
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Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
A to Z on pet care (Part 3 of 3) Read More »
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