DOOG Blog

 If you have a new puppy or dog in the family, sometimes the first public outing can be intimidating for both you and your new dog. Check out our guest blogger Dr Katrina Warren's tips for getting the most out of your time on a walk and at the dog park together.  This year has seen a huge change in the way most of us live and I think pet owners now appreciate the companionship of their pets more than ever before.  I have noticed a big increase in dog numbers and there are some fairly obvious reasons for this....

If the conditions outside make it unbearable or dangerous to walk, it is still possible to make sure your dog has some daily exercise indoors – you just need to be a little creative. 

Training your new pet can start the moment you bring them home and remember, you always want to set them up for success. This means rewarding them for any behaviours that you want them to repeat, ideally with a treat.

If you’ve just bought yourself a new puppy (or if you’re thinking about it), it’s important to understand what to do in the first few weeks with your new furry friend.

We’re all going through a tough time at the moment with the effects of the corona virus pandemic but if you have a pet pooch, did you know that you have a free mental health booster on-call at your place 24/7? And that you can comply with all the social distancing and self-isolation guidelines while taking advantage of the unconditional love that they willingly provide for you? After all, they’re not known as “man’s best friend” for nothing! Dogs can boost your mental health in many ways during the coronavirus restrictions, including by: just keeping you company or playing with...