Puppy Behaviour Help

Your puppy is chewing all your favourite shoes and your furniture is covered in drool. Don’t panic. There is a solution.

It’s often said that dogs are social animals, so what happens if your little pup is withdrawn and feels scared or apprehensive around other dogs? Here are some things to try if the presence of another dog makes your puppy quake in its boots.

If you have a new puppy, you’re probably already well acquainted with their needle-sharp little teeth. While biting is a normal part of puppy behaviour, we don’t want it to become a habit.

Barking, whining and yelping are your dog’s way of communicating. Much like a crying infant, your puppy could be saying: “I need to wee”, “I want dinner” or “give me attention”. While most puppies will naturally begin making noises from an early age, some dogs and breeds may spend their lives in relative silence.

As adored as your puppy is, no doubt you’re wondering how to curb the night time cries. The good news is that most puppies start sleeping through the night from the time they’re around 16 weeks old, but they will need a hand from you to help them get there.

Nothing takes the gloss off returning home to your overexcited dog like a fresh puddle of pee. Usually, it’s no big deal and can be cleaned up quickly, but here are a few tips on teaching your puppy or dog better control.

Both male and female dogs hump for a range of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with sexual desire. But if allowed to continue, mounting can become habitual, so it’s best to stamp it out before your dog latches onto the family cat – who may not be so understanding.