Sitting on cue is one of the first things most people want to teach their dog; it’s handy for focus, can be part of the method to stop jumping up at people and is considered good manners for a puppy or adult dog to sit before a meal, crossing the […]
To Sit or not To Sit?
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Written by Joe Nutkins, Kennel Club Accredited Dog Trainer, Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer, CAMadvocate (Canine Arthritis Management) Level 1: Originally written for my original WordPress Blog JoeNutkinsDogTrainer 12/2/2021 Canine Arthritis is something most pet dog owners have heard of at some point of their dog owning time, but many […]
This is a question I am asked a lot, and see asked on social media regularly too! As a Dog Owner I’ve looked into joint supplements a lot for my own dogs over the years. As an owner of three different Senior dogs (Cassie, Taylor and currently Merlin age 11 […]
Dogs can often swim naturally, while some try to avoid water at all costs like my Norwich Terriers! Swimming for dogs or with our dogs is becoming more and more popular as a recreational activity and not just for physio via a vet’s referral. As a Certified Professional Canine Fitness […]
The weather has finally realised it’s nearly summer and we are having warmer temperatures this week, more forecast the next couple of weeks and I feel we can expect more to come over July and August! So we can look at ways to help our dogs feel cooler and prevent […]
There have been numerous confirmed Parvovirus cases in dogs at vets in and around the Clacton and Colchester areas during April 2023, so here is information for Pet Dog Owners to help explain what Parvo is, how is spreads, how we can protect our dogs, and what to do if […]
National Dog biscuit day February 23rd is officially National Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day – so let’s join in! There are so many dog biscuits available in pet shops, supermarkets, garden centres and online stores so it can be hard to choose! My own dogs, Merlin and Ripley, prefer softer biscuits […]
With October almost over we are racing towards Fireworks season which can be a stressful time for so many people and animals, and now is the time for dog owners to be preparing their young puppies for new fireworks experiences and for owners of dogs who have fears from fireworks […]
Or maybe; Happy Howl-o-ween!! It’s Halloween weekend so that’s this Saturday, Sunday and potentially Monday all focused on spooky happenings! But don’t worry, we have some advice to help you and your dogs breeze through the weekend; 🎃 Toxic Decorations:Halloween has some of the best themed props of any holiday […]
I live with three dogs, two Norwich Terriers and a Chocolate Labrador, along with a varied menagerie of poultry and other small pets and adore all the different characters we get to enjoy. Owning pets requires some forward planning such as ensuring we don’t run out of their food, providing […]