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Mythbuster: A Growling Dog is Always Aggressive
When people hear a dog growl, it often sparks fear or worry — it’s one of those sounds that tends to make us freeze! But here’s the truth: growling doesn’t automatically mean a dog is aggressive . In fact, it’s one of the most valuable ways dogs communicate with us. Growling is Communication, Not Conflict A growl is simply your dog’s way of saying, “I’m uncomfortable with this” or “Please give me space.” It’s a warning signal — and a very polite one. Dogs growl to express a
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Nov 132 min read


Halloween Safety for Dogs: Keeping Your Pup Happy and Calm This Spooky Season
Halloween can be great fun for us humans — pumpkins, fancy dress, treats, and spooky decorations everywhere! But for many dogs, it can be a really overwhelming time of year.
katierussi
Oct 273 min read


Helping Your Dog Cope with Fireworks: A Kind and Practical Guide
Fireworks season can be a stressful time for many dogs (and their humans too!). The loud bangs, bright flashes, and unpredictable noises can cause fear, anxiety, or even panic in our four-legged friends.
Here are some gentle, practical ways to help your dog feel safer and more comfortable when fireworks are around.
katierussi
Oct 183 min read
Preparing Your Home for a New Puppy: Setting Your Puppy Up for Success
Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting time — full of cuddles, new experiences, and a fair bit of chaos! It’s completely normal to feel a mix of joy and nerves as you get ready.
katierussi
Oct 94 min read
Understanding Your Dog’s Tail: Why a Wag Doesn’t Always Mean Happiness
When people think of a dog’s tail wagging, the first thing that usually comes to mind is happiness. But did you know that a wagging tail...
katierussi
Sep 232 min read


Giving Your Rescue Dog Time to Settle In
Bringing home a rescue dog is such an exciting and rewarding experience – but it can also feel overwhelming, both for you and your new...
katierussi
Sep 112 min read


Enrichment for Dogs: What It Is and Why It’s So Important
When you think of enriching your dog’s life, what comes to mind? Long walks, playtime in the garden, or maybe a cosy cuddle on the sofa?...
katierussi
Aug 313 min read


“The Benefits of Chewing for Dogs: How Chews Keep Them Happy, Healthy and Calm”
Why Chewing Is So Important for Your Dog Chewing isn’t just something dogs like to do – it’s something they need ! From tiny puppies...
katierussi
Aug 232 min read


Reactive Dogs & Trigger Stacking: The Stress Bucket Analogy
If you have a reactive dog, you’ve probably noticed that some days they can handle a lot, while other days the smallest thing sets them off. This isn’t random — it’s often due to trigger stacking.
katierussi
Aug 173 min read


How to help a fearful rescue dog settle in
🐾 How to Help a Fearful Rescue Dog Settle In Bringing home a rescue dog is a rewarding experience — but it can also come with...
katierussi
Aug 63 min read


The importance of play
Playing with our dogs has so many benefits: Its a great form of physical exercise, both for us and our dogs. A game of tug,hide and seek...
katierussi
Jun 10, 20201 min read


Cool Treats for your dog
We all love an ice cream or ice lolly to cool us down when the weather's warm. So why not make some for our dogs? I've put together a...
katierussi
May 30, 20201 min read


Lets go on Sniffari!
A Sniffari is when we take our dog out and let them sniff whatever they want and for however long they want (taking safety of your dog...
katierussi
May 26, 20201 min read
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