Never try to break up a fight with your hands as you may be bitten, nor try to break up the fight by shouting as this may well encourage the dogs. See below for how to separate fighting dogs safely.

Don’t punish your pet for fighting, as some dogs associate their owners’ aggression with the other dog, so the behavior is perpetuated.

Provided he is fit and healthy, and is happy going into boarding kennels at holiday time, this should not present a problem. A good, caring kennels will take into account an elderly dog’s needs and provide for them accordingly. If your pet is not used to being kennelled and is not outgoing, confident and sociable by nature, or react badly to being separated from you, then it would be unkind to kennel him while you are away. In such cases, you will need to find an acceptable alternative.

Grieving is an essential part of the healing process after bereavement. There is no set time limit as to how long owners grieve for their pet: some are able to accept and recover from the loss more easily than others, who may not get over it for months, even years-this is perfectly normal. However long it takes, do not be afraid to grieve when you feel the need. bottling up grief will affect your own mental and physical health.

Don’t dwell on the fact that your old dog won’t be with you for much longer. instead, make the most of each day with him. For example, play the games he enjoys most, take to the beach on a fine, warm day, give him his favourite treats, and generally spoil him rotten-at this stage in his life, it doesn’t matter if he gets a bit tubbier. Making your dog’s last days special wili make you feel better, and he will certainly appreciate it. Take lots of photos (and video films if possible) of him enjoying himself, so that you will have good, visual memories oh him.

Sticks can break and splinter when chewed, often resulting in mouth injuries. If swallowed. they can cause digestive tract injuries. A stick can also impale a dog if he trips over while carrying it, causing serious injury or even death.

You can certaile use a whistle to signal commands. It would really help you to find a trainer help you to find a trainer who specializes in whistle training. Not only will they teach you how to use a whistle training. Not only will also be able to advise on which model would best suit you and your dog. You need to work out a system for what certain calls and sequences of calls mean: for example, one short call for a recall, two for a stay and so on. Then teach your dog to respond to them in the same ways as you woud your voice and/or hand signal training, a dog needs to be familiar with and understand certain calls and the expected response in order to company appropriately. Stick to them so as not to confuse your pet.

Ideally, your house should be large enough to accommodate your family and your chosen type of dog with plenty and your chosen type of dog with plenty of space for everyone. If you don’t have a suitable-size garden in which to exercise him, then your dog for two or three walks daily, with somewhere to let him loose offleash for a good run. Big, energetic working dogs do not thrive in small, cramped living spaces with minimal room outside to release pent-up energy. For example, a small flat is no place to keep a German Shepherd Dog or English Mastiff, and doing so is usually a recipe for disaster.

Drive carefully and smoothly so that the puppy is not thrown and bounced around in his crate. If your puppy seems upset by travelling, try giving him a kong toy stuffed with cheese paste or a flavoured synthetic chew toy (Nylabone or similar) that will not break or split to help keep him happily and safely occupied during the journey. Covering the crate with a blanket can help to keep the puppy calm and quiet. There must be sufficient ventilation in the car and the temperature should be neither too warm nor too could, so that the puppy remains comfortable.

Puppies do not have a prolonged attention span and tire quickly, so keep training session span and tire quickly sessions short. Five or ten minutes a day is plenty, and it is best if you can turn the training into a game. By doing this, your puppy is more likely to be responsive to your requirement. Whenever he sits unprompted by you, reward him. Then put the command ‘sit’ to the action and reward him with a treat. He will soon realize that ‘sit’ is rewarding and will start responding to the prompted spoken command. Follow the same principle with the ‘stay’ exercise. For further information on teaching sit and stay.

By far the best option is to buy, rent or borrow a suitable-sized dog crate. This can be used to transport your puppy in the car. With a crate, the driver is reassured that the puppy is safely enclosed, so is better able to concentrate on driving. Moreover, in the event of an accident, the puppy will (hopefully) be kept safely enclosed in the crate. Never put a puppy in the boot of the car, as he may be traumatized by the experience or even suffocate.

There are several ways to deal with faeces deposited in your garden or out on a walk. Find out if there are local authority bins specially provided for the disposal of dog faeces nearby. If not, wrap the faeces well in newspaper or a biodegradable bag and put them in your household rubbish (check with your local authority first). Alternatively, your can buy a ‘dog loo’ that you install in the garden, although reports on their effectiveness are mixed. Consult your vet practice or local waste disposal company regarding the disposal company regarding the disposal of waste from a dog receiving radiation treatment.