Dog Care
Check a dog’s vaccination record before booking a boarding stay
Prepare for a boarding stay by checking vaccination evidence, the kennel’s requirements and your dog’s veterinary advice well before arrival.
LIFE WITH DOGS
Good care starts with paying attention.
Everyday dog care, breed knowledge and thoughtful routines, with a special interest in the Chow Chow.
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Everyday Dog Health
A dog’s body-condition score includes touch, not just a view from above
A Chow Chow’s coat can hide body contours. Learn why body-condition assessment includes gentle touch and a veterinary demonstration, not just a photograph.
Life With Dogs
Before walking two dogs together, learn how each one walks alone
Assess each dog’s pace, reactions and lead skills before combining walks, and use two handlers when introducing a shared walking routine.
Coat care
A double coat can feel dry on top while the undercoat stays damp
After bathing a double-coated dog, check beneath the surface coat and ask a groomer about a comfortable drying routine suited to the dog’s tolerance.
Behaviour Notes
When a dog growls, make space before trying to change the behaviour
A growl is a warning to take seriously. Create safe space, note the situation and seek veterinary or qualified behaviour help without punishing the signal.
Behaviour Notes
A dog’s yawn needs the rest of the body language to make sense
Read a dog’s yawn alongside posture, setting and recent activity, and respond to signs of discomfort without forcing another interaction.