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Dear Dogs Life, Could you suggest training tips and/or a good book on teaching children how to properly interact with animals, particularly dogs? I have a nine-year-old Labrador — a beautiful soul — and a six-month-old daughter. I aim to teach my daughter to be kind to animals and realise the benefits of forming close […]
Dear Dogs Life, do you have any hydrating tips for a puppy that has had the “runs”? We live in a hot climate. He is a good drinker anyway and I have been giving him ice cubes to lick, but is there anything else I can do to help him rehydrate? Perhaps I could add […]
Dear Dogs Life, I’m worried about my dog’s teeth. He had quite bad breath, so about two months ago he had a scale and polish under anaesthetic, which went well. The vet said his teeth were generally good, though there had been a bit of decay on his incisors. For a couple of weeks his […]
Dear Dogs Life, Can separation anxiety in dogs be helped by having a second dog? – Megan Stuart, via Facebook Dr Kersti Seksel says: Most dogs that experience separation anxiety are worried about being separated from their owners or people, rather than being left home alone. Therefore, in most cases, getting another dog will not […]
Dear Dogs Life, How do I stop my Cavoodle, Ollie, from barking at anything that sounds like a knock at the door, people approaching or cars pulling up? It’s driving me crazy, even though I adore him! – Deb Willmott, via Facebook Karin Larsen Bridge says: Dogs have been valued for their sentry duties for […]
Dear Dogs Life, My boy is a Maremma and he’s very scared of brooms and sticks. We’ve never hit him, but he just bolts when he sees them. How can I help manage his phobia? Also, my bitch was desexed a few weeks ago, and ever since then she has turned crazy, barking at everyone […]
