How should I introduce my new dog or puppy to the family cat?
Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time but can be a little overwhelming...
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How can I stop my dog jumping the fence and running away?
Dogs jump fences for many different reasons, such as: They see an animal or something else that they feel compelled... -
What is a dangerous dog?
A dog that aggressively attacks a person or other animal, causing physical injury or death is classed as a dangerous... -
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... -
What should I do if my dog or puppy is chewing excessively?
Chewing is part of normal dog behaviour. Puppies investigate their environment by sniffing and chewing on objects. Puppies also tend... -
My dog is digging up the garden, what should I do?
Has your dog been digging up your lawn? If so, it’s important to remember that they don’t do this in... -
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 for dogs and an important means of communication. They may bark when calling out to other... -
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 a dog’s main form of communication, so it’s really important that we learn how to understand them.... -
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, even with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are many ways that you can make sure that your puppy has lots of different and positive experiences that... -
How can I prepare my pets for easing of COVID-19 restrictions?
Many of our companion animals have benefitted from having their people at home all of the time during the COVID-19... -
How can I help my pet get used to people wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to our lives. One of these is the increase in people wearing... -
How do I keep myself and my dog safe around other dogs and people?
When you are out and about with your dog, or even just on your own, sometimes a situation arises where...