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Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell, one that is far superior to our own. While we humans rely heavily on our eyesight to navigate the world, dogs use their noses as their primary sense with hearing second and there eyesight their least effective sense. Understanding your dog's super power will help you appreciate their unique abilities and help you find ways to enrich their lives.

Christmas and other holiday periods are happening soon and if like me you love to celebrate it is worth considering how this time of year may affect your puppies or dogs. You may live a quiet life for 11 months but in December you become a "Christmas Monster" and all of a sudden your house turns into a fairy grotto with decorations, music food you don't eat for the rest of the year. Imagine what your dog may make of this especially if it is their first year.

I know this is a website specialising in puppies and adolescent dogs, but for a dog to reach and enjoy their senior years, we need to look after its physical and emotional well-being throughout their life. This includes: Good nutrition & medical care Appropriate exercise Managing their safety Responding to their physical & cognitive changes

Many of the initial enquiries I receive start with "How can I stop my puppy or dog ..........? doing things such as toileting in the house biting, chewing, barking, Jumping up, crying when left, guarding Items, chasing, pulling any other issues This blog will explain why these may not be answered successfully without seeking help from a dog trainer or behaviourist