How should I introduce my new dog or puppy to my existing cat?
Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little...
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How can I stop my dog jumping the fence and running away?
If your dog is jumping the fence and running away, the first step is to work out why. When you... -
What can I do if my dog is anxious when I’m not at home?
Dogs are highly social animals who generally prefer to live in groups. Many dogs can become anxious when separated from... -
My dog is being aggressive, what should I do?
Aggression is defined as a threat, challenge or attack that is directed towards one or more individuals. Signs of aggression... -
My puppy is chewing everything, what should I do?
Chewing is a normal dog behaviour, and dogs should be provided with opportunities to chew things. However, chewing can be... -
My dog is digging up the garden, what should I do?
Digging is a normal dog behaviour. A dog who digs is not being disobedient. Dogs may dig to help them... -
How can we help to prevent dog attacks in the community?
Dog attacks are a serious problem that require a serious and effective long-term solution. Unfortunately, the reaction of many governments,... -
My neighbour’s dog is constantly barking and disturbing me, what should I do?
Barking can be a source of annoyance and frustration for neighbours. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs so if... -
What causes dogs to bark excessively?
Barking is a normal behaviour in dogs. Humans have encouraged and selected for barking over generations of domestication. What constitutes... -
My dog is barking excessively, what should I do?
Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons including boredom, excitement, distress, territorial defence and fear and anxiety. Therefore the solutions to... -
How should I introduce my new cat or kitten to the family dog?
First consider if it would be safe and appropriate to have both a dog and cat as part of your... -
How do I communicate with my dog?
Body language is one of a dog’s main forms of communication, so it’s really important that we learn how to... -
How do I introduce a new dog or puppy to children?
It is important that you manage the introduction to your family carefully and that children are directly supervised at all... -
Should I hug my dog or cat?
It is best to avoid hugging your dog or cat because, although a tight hug is often a sign of... -
How can I socialise my puppy?
There are many ways that you can make sure that your puppy has lots of different and positive experiences that... -
What does my dog’s body language mean?
A dog’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. It is...