The Fetch Pupcast

Dogs and hot summer days aren’t a great combination.  Because dogs can’t sweat through their skin like humans can, they rely on panting and ditching excess body heat through their paw pads and nose.  But there’s a lot we can do to keep our furry friends cool and comfortable when the sun really gets its hat on. Stay tuned!

Digging is a natural behaviour so we must start early in teaching our dogs, when and where to dig. We can enrich our dogs from the outset by putting into place areas and equipment that they can exhibit natural behaviours while staying safe and having fun. Stay tuned on how to save your garden whilst allowing natural behaviours to still occur.

Leash reactivity is an intense response to a trigger that some dogs have when they’re on leash. This type of barking and lunging at the presence of another dog, person, biker, or skateboarder is the most common kind of reactivity, but the behaviour can include other types of over-arousal, including spinning/tail-chasing or urination/defecation. Stay tuned to this episode for tips and advice on how to work with this particular training need.

Adopting a puppy is an exciting time for pet parents! If you have an older dog at home, you might be wondering how to introduce the new family member to them. Puppies don’t yet understand the ‘dog world’ as your older dog does. But, with some preparation, you can make the meeting a success.

Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting moment,and one you’ll never forget. Although there’s a lot to learn,one thing you’ll want to get started with as soon as they step paws into your home is puppy toilet training. Follow these steps for puppy success!

We’ve teamed up in this episode with Kerry from Pixie Paws and Vicki from Pristine Pooches where we’ll be discussing what it’s like to spend our days walking,training and grooming pooches. Gain an insight into our businesses and what it takes to break into the industry of dog care.

Resource guarding is when a dog becomes defensive in order to keep you away from a particular item or “resource” that they treasure. The resource can be food, treats, toys, a place, like a bed or favourite chair, or occasionally even a person. Stay tuned to this episode for valuable tips on how to tackle this ‘natural’ behaviour.

Barking is natural for dogs, but sometimes barking can be a thing of excess, which can lead to frustrated owners, and sometimes neighbours. Generally, excessive or nuisance dog barking involves a dog repeatedly barking for prolonged periods of time that interfere with neighbors engaging being able to enjoy their own property. Everyone’s definition of what “excessive barking” is will look different but if you have a dog who is barking excessively there are things you can do to bring peace to your dog and quiet to your home.

Loud or unexpected noises like fireworks or thunderstorms can be frightening for many dogs.   For an owner, seeing your best friend distressed can be upsetting. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Nearly half of dog owners have noticed this type of reaction in response to loud noises.     The good news is there are several ways you can help your furball through it. We’ve outlined how to tell if fireworks are negatively impacting your dog, and what you can do about it. 

So you’re thinking about adopting a second dog? Do you have a vision that both dogs will be best friends, play and run around the backyard together, then snuggle on the dog bed together at the end of the day? It's sometimes not as simple so stay tuned for tips and advice on how to create pack harmony.