Should I take my dog to the dog park?
Should I take my dog to the dog park? One of the questions we get asked the most is “Where can we take our dogs for a walk?” These days, there are numerous designated dog parks close to major cities across the country. There are also many public parks and beaches that welcome dogs and […]
Basic Emotional Care Sheet for Dogs
Dog Emotional Care Sheet Place for Paws presents a quick read on how to care for the basic emotional needs of your dog. Emotions Dogs feel similar emotions to humans, such as: Fear Happiness Love Sadness Anger Excitement Dogs are not able to feel: Guilt Shame Pride Disrespect TOP TIP A ‘naughty’ dog is probably […]
5 essential tips for bringing a new puppy into your home
Are you filled with anticipation for the arrival of your new puppy, but are also overwhelmed by all the well-meaning advice out there? Don’t worry-we’re here to help! We may not have all the answers. Let’s admit, it is easy to drown in the pages and pages of advice available on welcoming a new puppy […]
15 Tips for a Bored Dog
15 Tips for a Bored Dog How do you know if your dog is bored? There are several tell-tale signs you can look out for. Is your dog: Barking excessively? Showing destructive behaviour, like chewing shoes? Very clingy (velcro-dog)? Really restless? Digging up the garden? Digging in the bin? Jumping up on you? Mouthing? Photo […]