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How to Help Dog Separation Anxiety

It’s no secret that dogs are highly social animals. They thrive on companionship with humans and often feel more confident when we’re around. The downside is that we can't take them everywhere! Leaving our furry friends alone, even for just short ...

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Dog Behaviour

Helping Your Dog with Visitors: Happy Dog Expert Explains

Is your dog overexcited with visitors? Do they bark every time you have guests at home, or greet them rudely by jumping on them? We’re going to look ...

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Dog POV

Why Is My Dog So Excited? A Pooch’s Point of View!

Wow! If it isn’t my favourite human ever! Excuse me a moment while I bark excitedly and run round in circles and wag my tail faster than you ever ...

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Dog Travel

How to Plan A Dog-Friendly Christmas Break or Getaway

Travelling to see your family or a getaway for Christmas should be as stress-free as possible for both you and your furry friend. In this guide we’re ...

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Dog Behaviour

How to Recognize If Your Dog Wants To Play

Recognizing when your dog wants to play will help you strengthen your bond with your furry friend, and there are many different physical cues that ...

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Understand your dog

How to Adapt the Environment for Dogs with Medical Problems: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

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Dog Facts

Dogs and Our Mental Health: The Benefits of Having a Dog

We’ve all heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend, and it’s not too hard to see where this phrase might have come from! Welcoming a dog ...

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Dog Behaviour

Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog: Two Pooches’ Points of View!

Older Dog: Bringing home a new puppy can be a huge source of excitement, but it’s also a time of adjustment—especially for older dogs like me who ...

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Dog Travel

The Essential Travel Kit Checklist for Dogs and Puppies

You’ve booked your holiday, found some great accommodation, and you’re all set to go—but wait! You’ve forgotten the dog! No, this is not the ...

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Happy DOG Experts

Happy Dog Expert: Can a Dog Have Alzheimer’s?

Advances in nutrition, technology, and veterinary care have greatly increased the life expectancy of our dogs. However, while we are very concerned ...

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Dog Facts

12 Interesting Facts About Poodles

Poodles are an extremely popular dog breed, but how much do you know about them? Today, we'll explore some fascinating Poodle facts to help you get ...

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Active Dog

Preparing Your Puppy for the Great Outdoors

One of the biggest milestones in your young puppy’s life is their first outdoor experience. It’s a big old world out there with a whole array of new ...

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Tips and Advice

Everything You Need To Know About Taking Your Dog Swimming

As we embrace the summer months, going outside for a swim becomes an appealing thought. This desire is shared with our pups too! Most dog breeds will ...

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3 Reasons Why Dogs Chase Their Tails

When dogs chase their tails, it’s often playful dog behaviour, and they’re simply having fun! However, other times there can be a more serious reason ...

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Training

Do All Dogs Need a Professional Trainer?

Adopting a dog is exciting, but before you bring your new friend home, you must consider an essential part of their well-being. Their training. ...

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Tips and Advice

Keeping Dogs Safe During Barbeques: A Pooch’s Point of View!

Is that the delicious scent of sizzling sausage I can detect in the summer breeze? And juicy burgers that are setting my tastebuds watering? And is ...

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Active Dog

8 Sports & Games for Your Own Doggy Olympics

July has arrived and we are finally in the month of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! This is a very exciting time for dogs and humans alike as it is the ...

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Travel

Why Are Dogs Scared of Cars & Other Travel Questions!

Travelling with your dog can turn a mundane journey into an exciting adventure. Who doesn’t want to hit the road with their best friend from time to ...

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Dog Facts

11 Thrilling Facts About The Australian Shepherd Dog Breed

Australian Shepherds, often known for their intelligence and athleticism, are one of the more distinctive and well-known dog breeds around the world. ...

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Happy DOG Experts

How to Introduce Dogs on Walks: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

While out walking your pup, you may get into situations involving other people’s dogs where you don’t know the best action to take. This article will ...

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Understand your dog

Why Does My Dog Hate The Postman? A Pooch’s Point Of View!

Hey there, human! Us dogs are fun, loveable creatures, right? Always up for belly rubs, playtime, and many, many, many treats. Yep, we can get along ...

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Understand your dog

How To Teach Your Dog To Settle At Night

Being able to get your pooch to settle at night is important for both you and your pup. If you’re reading this article, we imagine you have a rather ...

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Understand your dog

Doggy 101 – Our Kids’ Favourite Questions Answered!

Our kids have asked us some funny dog questions over the years. For example, why do dogs wag their tails? What do dogs dream about? And can dogs be ...

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Understand your puppy

Happy Dog Expert: Supporting Your Puppy in Their First Weeks

Adopting a puppy is a great adventure! The first few weeks are often full of emotions and discoveries, and sometimes the reality is different from ...

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Dog Facts

7 Fascinating Careers For Dogs In The Human World

We can all agree that dogs are pretty great. They’re warm, they’re fuzzy, they’re just plain adorable. But dogs are actually far more than just our ...

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Understand your dog

Why Does My Dog Chew On Things?

For our pups, chewing is a very normal part of doggy life! We may think at times that they are chewing to annoy us, but this is far from the case and ...

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Active Dog

Dog-Friendly Activities This Spring

As the weather warms up and the days lengthen, spring is the perfect time to head out into the outdoors and create new adventures with your pooch. ...

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Happy DOG Experts

Hyperactivity in Dogs: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

I receive many cases in my practice from guardians who come to me because their dog is hyperactive. This is an interesting subject to break down ...

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Understand your dog

Can Dogs Sense Our Mood And How Can We Support Each Other?

With Mental Health Awareness Week on the horizon, we thought we’d explore one of the more commonly asked questions that dog-parents love to ponder: ...

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Active Dog

12 Tips For A Dog Picnic: A Pooch’s Point Of View!

Did somebody mention a dog picnic? Too right they did! Just the thought is enough to get my tail wagging.

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Active Dog

Why Do Dogs Love To Bury Things?

Most dogs love digging – no surprise there! We’ve all seen them out in the garden or on the beach, with their heads down, dirt and sand flying ...

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Tips and Advice

How To Keep Your Dog Safe When Walking At Night

We’ve all experienced the joys of heading out for a dog walk on a bright sunny day. With our often-hectic lives to contend with, however, sometimes ...

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Stressed Dog

Why Is My Dog Scared Of The Rain?

Discovering that your dog is scared of rain can be a tricky situation to navigate, especially if you live somewhere that seems to rain nonstop. As ...

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Happy DOG Experts

Is Hierarchy in Dogs a Myth? Happy Dog Expert Explains!

You may have heard that to train your dog you have to be their pack leader, or that if your dog behaves in a certain way, it means they are dominant. ...

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Training

How To Train Your Dog To Walk On A Lead

Taking a dog for a walk has everything you need for the perfect activity: plenty of fresh air, exercise, and some great company in your canine ...

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Understand your dog

Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language During Car Travel

Much like humans, dogs often use their whole bodies to show us how they’re feeling. Being able to understand their body language is a helpful tool ...

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