All blog posts relating to settling in your puppy.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? The holiday season is made all the more precious when then is a cute bundle of fur bounding around. We can always count on our wonderful pets to bring much joy to the festivities and traditions. Bringing loved ones together and enjoying precious family time, what more could …
Do Puppies need a Routine? At Happy Hounds for Life we are strong believers that routines can be helpful but should always be flexible. A well-rounded calm dog is often one that responds well to change and is willing to adapt to new situations. Where puppies are concerned, establishing a healthy but flexible routine early on …
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The 10 Secrets of Successful Toilet training Toilet training is one of those things that every new puppy owner dreads and they want to be over with and sorted as fast as possible. There is so much conflicting advice out there, but how do you know what will work and what should you REALLY listen …
Ways to Ditch the Dish and Make Feeding your dog more exciting We all lead busy lives and our dogs are expected to seamlessly fit into our busy schedules. Have you ever stopped and thought for a moment about your dogs meal times, about their day and what it looks like? A large chunk of …
Preparing to bring your puppy home Preparing to bring your puppy home for the first time is the so exciting. A new member of the family to love and care for. Dreaming of all the adventures you are going to have together. There is so much to look forward to but it can also be …
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Helping your Dog with Separation Anxiety. Separation Anxiety is when your dog is unable to cope when they are left alone. It is heartbreaking and really distressing to see and it can tragically destroy the bond between the dog and human. As a knock on effect from Covid-19, so many people have worked from home …
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Why use treats when training? You do not by any means have to use treats when training your puppy. Some people prefer to just use the voice, others use the YES word or perhaps a clicker. However, most dogs are highly motivated by food and it can be a fantastic easy way to encourage the …
Socialising your puppy during lockdown and times of national restrictions has presented many challenges for dog owners. With puppy socialisation classes currently a thing of the past, many people are understandably concerned as to how to continue or begin socialising new puppies through this period of nationwide restrictions. Well, don’t despair just yet. We have …
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Over the coming days, weeks and even months, many of us are finding ourselves isolated at home to stay away from the rapidly spreading germs of Covid-19! This is no doubt a very challenging and frustrating time for many of us and thinking up ways to keep you and your families occupied whilst stuck at …
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