This pet owner regrets not taking her misbehaving dogs to puppy socialisation classes. Glynne provides some more details below… Continue Reading

Today’s article deals with the risks and extreme cruelty of tail docking. Some people think puppy docking is perfectly safe…after all his eyes were still closed and his tail still soft and it’s done so quickly he didn’t feel a thing, right? NO… wrong on all counts! In fact, it causes an immense amount of pain for the newborn puppy. And thats not all - there are many more negative effects… Continue Reading

While many South Africans are not familiar with the practice of ‘crate training’ puppies, most overseas countries, in which dogs aren’t eaten, use this method exclusively to raise trouble free pups and so escape the damage done by little chompers and stompers.

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Jolene’s dog is not feeding her puppies anymore. Why is this, and what can she do? Continue Reading

I’ve just welcomed a furry new arrival into my dog family…and so this week’s article is all about how to help your new puppy adapt to life at home. I’m usually the proud mum of just 3 fur-kids - Holly an adult daughter, Nik, a grown up adopted son, and teenager Wez who I refer to as my biological son because he was much longed for, two years before he was even born. Yes, all my kids have been planned with precision and forethought… well almost, because last week, I had a little ooops … a tiny, blob of joy I’ve named Dex. Continue Reading

Sandra’s puppy, Rex, is grabbing her kittens and hurting them. What can she do to stop this dangerous behaviour, before another death occurs? Continue Reading

Steve’s little Fox terrier puppy has a bad habit of chewing up the plants in his garden. How can he stop this destructive behaviour? Continue Reading

Congratulations on the arrival of your new puppy. Now the fun and games begin. Included in this article are some simple rules for raising your new furkid, so that you and your puppy can kick start your life together in the best way possible.

I read somewhere that the average new puppy will cost it’s owner approximately R13, 000.00 in the first year of it’s life … taking into account vet services, food bills, education, kenneling, injury and destruction of property. Continue Reading

Kath adopted a little puppy she found wandering the streets. From his behaviour, she feels as if he has been mistreated in the past, as he is terrified of loud noises and voices. How can she potty train her fearful puppy so that she does not have to raise her voice? Continue Reading

Kyle wants to know whether or not he is denying his dog’s natural instincts by not letting her have puppies. Click “continue reading” and read what Glynne has to say. Continue Reading