by DogSmith | Aug 5, 2021 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
This information does not replace the advice or instruction given to you by your veterinarian Summer is when dogs are most at risk of being affected by heatstroke. A dog’s normal body temperature is 100°F to 102.5°F but, unlike humans, dogs do not have sweat glands...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Apr 20, 2019 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
Are you confused about which foods may be harmful for dogs? Knowing what is safe and unsafe for a pet to eat can be a complicated topic as while one dog may eat grapes and be fine, another may fall seriously ill and even die. My own dogs often eat avocados that...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Mar 19, 2019 | Pet Care Articles & Tips, Pet Products
What is Boredom? Science has only recently began to look at boredom and understand what makes people bored. A 2012 review of boredom research entitled The Definition, Assessment, and Mitigation of State Boredom Within Educational Settings: A Comprehensive Review...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
Is your dog afraid of thunder and lightning? I have heard and seen people advising pet guardians to ignore their dogs when they are frightened. They are warned that paying attention to the dog will make them worse and lead to the dog being more fearful in future....
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Jun 23, 2018 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
I have just had the pleasure of two gorgeous girls enjoying a mini DogSmith Vacation with me. The following is a conversation I had with the eldest girl on their last day of stay, after a short training session: DogSmith: “All finished.” Beagle: “What do you mean...
by Niki Tudge | Dec 17, 2017 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
There are many new things happening around the house during the holiday season, visitors coming and going, new scents from holiday decorations, yummy edibles around the house and road trips to grandma. As pet parents, getting ready for the holiday season, you...
