tagged "General care & safety"

Everyone would like to believe they are a responsible dog owner. After all, you provide the basics which include food and shelter. Unfortunately, that's not enough. Although good nutrition and a warm and inviting place to live is important, there's so much more to owning a dog. Owning a dog is not just a privilege it's a responsibility. It is not a commitment you should enter into lightly because it involves a large financial and emotional obligation. ...read more

If you are a dog lover, which you probably are if you are taking the time to read this article, you will enjoy greeting new dogs you meet whilst out and about. However, attempting to greet a dog in an inappropriate manner could cause you all sorts of problems, and could also put you, the dog, and the owner at risk. ...read more

We have all seen funny little memes about dogs being so excited about their owners being at home and getting lots of walks. Our trainers have received queries about the length of walks, the duration and the frequency. ...read more

Are you working from home with your dog? Read tips from Bark Busters Home Dog Training on how to best adapt to this new working environment! ...read more

A dog who suffers from anxiety during thunderstorms may begin to display anxious behaviour long before the thunder starts. Dogs can hear the thunder coming before we do and may experience shocks from the static electricity that comes with them. Your dog can sense a drop in the barometric pressure and shifts in static electric fields. On top of this, the sky gets dark, and it can get windier and then the thunder itself happens - it is a build-up of events. No wonder with all of these things happening dogs freak out. ...read more

One of the best ways to bond with your dog is by showing them love and affection, but you need to know the right way of doing this. Dogs aren’t like people, so what you think your dog may love may actually cause them stress. Here are some of the best ways to show affection to your dog. ...read more

What kind of relationship do you want with your dog? Chances are you want to form a strong bond with your dog which will be the entire foundation for how your dog behaves. Remember a dog is not only “man’s best friend”, but someone who needs to learn from you – you need to establish yourself as an effective canine “Leader”. Here we’ll give you some tips to cement your relationship with your dog based on trust, mutual respect and affection. ...read more

Many people are allergic to dogs and can suffer reactions ranging from itchy eyes to severe wheezing and sneezing. However, new studies report that having a dog in your home may actually prevent babies from getting allergies and asthma later in childhood versus causing them.   ...read more

If your dog misbehaves, you've probably tried screaming at your dog to the point where he thinks his name is "bad dog." ...read more

Although thunderstorms can instill fear, dogs can be trained to manage their reactions and feel calmer through all the noise and bright flashes. Thunderstorms are a common fear in dogs, causing many to panic and run away, become destructive, or even hurt themselves. Dogs can sense a storm's approach by the rapidly falling barometric pressure, and they can begin to show signs of anxiety even before the storm can be heard. ...read more