Fruit Can Dogs Eat - dog nutrition

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Although dogs are known to be meat-eaters, a variety of fruits for dogs can provide them with an excellent source of essential vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, and hydration. The natural sugars and fibres in fruits can aid digestion and […]
Dog food
You may be surprised to learn that your dogs’ eating habits change season to season. If your dog starts to eat less in summer, you would be forgiven for thinking they have become ‘fussy’. We also have some […]
Competition dog training
What does IGP stand for in the dog sport Schutzhund (German for ‘Protection Dog’)? IGP is short for Internationale Gebrauchshund Pruefung, which is a German competition sport previously known as IPO or Schutzhund. It originated at the beginning of this […]
resource guarding dogs
Any behaviour that discourages another from taking, getting too close or sharing an object or valued area. Sometimes called possessive aggression. What is resource guarding? Resource guarding is when a dog exhibits behaviours like a look, head turn, slight baring of the teeth, growling, air […]
Dog behaviour training
Pain is essential as it helps protect the body from harm, but it can also be challenging to identify in dogs. Understanding pain in dogs and getting veterinary referrals are important in behaviour modification. Pain is an uncomfortable […]
dog owners new year resolutions
Do you often set resolutions in the New Year for yourself? Well, have you thought about doing some for your dog!  Looking out for them and their well-being goes hand in hand with our own. A happy dog has […]
Puppy training

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Puppy training guide – Are you bringing home a new puppy? Puppy training starts on day one!   People’s biggest mistake when getting a puppy is allowing the puppy to learn bad habits. Here are a few tips on how […]
Puppy training, New Puppy, The Confident K9

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We are excited to welcome our working line German Shepherd puppy  Having been looking for a long time, we finally found a breeder we were happy with and who had dogs we liked. Why did we want to […]
Online dog training

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Is Online Dog Training Effective? Yes absolutely! Welcoming a dog into your family is a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. If you are choosing a young puppy, then always remember that you are taking […]
Separation anxiety in dogs
If We Are Anxious, Can Our Dogs Become Anxious Too? Anxiety disorders are not contagious in the literal term but there is a correlation between atypical anxious behaviours in dogs and anxiety in their caregivers. As a specialist […]