Getting Your Dog or Puppy Ready For Christmas Another year coming to its end. Christmas is nearly upon us. It is time to start thinking about our puppy and how we might prepare or manage them for the Christmas craziness. Christmas brings with it a lot of changes...
If you follow Activate on social media, then you know that I recently became the proud companion of a Golden Retriever puppy. His name is Atlas. We have just passed the critical socialisation period, a time when puppy brains are optimised for learning. Experiences,...
Puppy biting (teething), varies from puppy to puppy, but it is a phase they all go through. Puppy teeth are sharp, painful when they make contact with your skin or damaging to furniture. So, what can be done to stop puppy biting? At 5 to 6 weeks of age puppies should...
is your dog ok when left home alone? I’m sure if we could we would spend all our time with our dogs, taking them with us when we go out and chilling with them at home. However, this is not practical or healthy. It is important our dog is safe and comfortable when...
Variety is the spice of life Add variety to your dog’s daily walk A common activity among dog owners is the dog’s daily walk. It provides off territory stimulation, physical exercise, mental stimulation and an opportunity to socialise with other people...
“My dog is destroying my backyard” Is your dog digging and chewing in the backyard? A natural behaviour is understandable but not always desirable. Dogs chew. Dogs dig. These are natural canine behaviours and experienced by many pet owners. There are times we do not...
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