How to Stop my Dog from Jumping Up
If you want to understand why your dog jumps up, check out part 1 Why does my Dog Jump up? (pawchores.com) The question shouldn't be,...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 11
- 4 min
Why does my Dog Jump up?
Has your dog ever almost flattened one of your guests? Have they left giant muddy paw prints on a pedestrian’s shoulders or maybe big...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 4
- 5 min
How to Manage Your Dog's Startle Reflex
If you haven’t read Part 1 to this article here’s the link. Why Does my Dog Snap if I Wake him? Understanding Startle Reflex...
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Holly Leake
- Jul 24
- 5 min
Why Does my Dog Snap if I Wake him? Understanding Startle Reflex
"Sleep makes anything look innocent until it wakes up." (Unknown) Ever heard the saying, 'Let sleeping dogs lie?' You've probably heard...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 24
- 5 min
How Can I Stop My Dog from Eating Poo?
While it may have been too much information, you now know all the potential reasons that your dog eats poo. So naturally you want to...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 17
- 5 min
Why does my Dog Eat Poo?
“It’s not that simple, humans! We eat poop because of both medical issues and behaviour issues.”- Dogs Everywhere Ever wondered why your...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 10
- 6 min
How to Stop my Dog from Pulling on the Lead?
The first question should always be why? So if you haven't read the first part to this article, check it out here. Why Does my Dog Pull...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 3
- 5 min
Why Does my Dog Pull on The Lead?
Pulling on the lead is one of the most common behavioural issues in dogs, and yet, the internet and social media are host to conflicting...
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Holly Leake
- Mar 27
- 12 min
What Walking Equipment is Best for my Dog? A Quick Guide
(DISCLAIMER- I am not affiliated with any of the brands mentioned and recommendations are solely based on personal use, experience &...
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Holly Leake
- Jul 17, 2022
- 6 min
5 Super Fun Activities For the Summer
We spend all winter and spring saying we can't wait for the summer. But let's be honest when it's a particularly hot summer, we find...
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Holly Leake
- Dec 6, 2021
- 6 min
How to Choose A Dog Trainer
So you've decided to hire a trainer. You type in "trainers near me" in Google and a huge list appears. How on earth do you choose? What...
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Holly Leake
- Nov 22, 2021
- 9 min
How Much Exercise Does My Puppy Need?
Exercise is incredibly important for dogs and has many physical and mental benefits, however, how much exercise is too much? If you have...
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Holly Leake
- Nov 1, 2021
- 7 min
How Can Enrichment Calm My Puppy Down?
“Doesn’t matter how long I play with my puppy, he is never worn out!” “My Puppy is still full of beans after a long walk!” “He has so...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 25, 2021
- 6 min
5 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Puppy For Bonfire Night
If, like me, you have had a puppy this year, this bonfire night will likely be your puppy’s first. Therefore, it is the opportune time to...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 11, 2021
- 8 min
Bogged Down With Toilet Training
For some, toilet training can be an absolute breeze, but for others it can become a real nightmare. However, it doesn’t have to be a...
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Holly Leake
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
Should You Leave Your Puppy to Cry?
“Don’t go to your puppy when they cry, they will never learn if you do”. “Your puppy has to learn to be alone.” “Let your puppy cry it...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 27, 2021
- 7 min
The Witching Hour: How to Survive!
So, when you bought your lovely, cute puppy home, they were all relaxed and laid back. They played with you gently and then took a nap on...
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Holly Leake
- Sep 20, 2021
- 6 min
Teething Terror: Managing Puppy Biting
We all know to expect biting when we bring a new puppy home, however, it is easy to underestimate just how much puppies bite. As a...
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Holly Leake
- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
Can Your Dog Grow?
" When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower." - Alexander Den Heiser This wise quote got...
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Holly Leake
- Apr 6, 2021
- 6 min
"It's Never Just a Dog"
Dedicated to Jill, Romy and all the dogs that have been loved and lost. They are never forgotten. "We should never underestimate the...
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