Everyday dog care
Check a Dog Harness in Motion, Not Just Standing Still
Check how a dog harness sits during gentle movement, using the manufacturer’s fitting instructions and your dog’s comfort as guides.
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 care
Retire a Damaged Dog Toy Before the Next Game
Inspect seams, loose parts, and changing size before offering a favourite toy again. Damage matters more than how recently you bought it.
Everyday Care
A Microchip Can Identify Your Dog Only if the Details Still Work
Check the database behind your dog’s microchip after a move or phone-number change, and keep the identification record separate from assumptions about tracking.
Behaviour Notes
A Dog’s Loose Lead Begins With a Manageable Distance
Practise loose-lead walking in short, achievable sections and use distance from distractions to make success easier for your dog.
Everyday dog care
A Car Journey Starts With Where Your Dog Will Sit
Prepare a dog’s car space with an appropriate restraint, a gradual introduction and a realistic plan for breaks before a longer journey.
Enrichment outdoors
A Dog Walk Needs Sniffing Time, Not Just Distance
Make a dog’s walk more useful by allowing safe sniffing opportunities and adapting pace, route and duration to the individual dog.