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Keeping your dog safe and secure in their home environment is an essential part of a dog owner's duty to their beloved canine companion. Now, thanks to the good people at DogTips.co, you can access a free, in depth guide on how to have a secure, dog proof home and garden as well as learning the steps...

It's rare and that probably explains why so few dog owners have heard of it. Canine hyperkinesis is a condition which renders a dog almost untrainable. Over at DogTips.co they've published an insightful profile of the condition and also a really interesting piece detailing a case study of using...

One of the most common puppy problems encountered by new dog owners is destructive chewing. Thanks to our good friends over at DogTips.co, we can now provide some relief and assistance to anyone who's struggling with the problem of destructive chewing – particularly as it relates to puppies...

Can dog clubs solve behaviour problems such as fighting, wrecking the house, or attacking the Hoover? Frankly no, these problems need to be dealt with in your own home by an experienced behaviour advisor. Dogs never have ‘just the one’ problem, but often it is only one of many which drives owners...

It's often hard to circumnavigate the world wide web of knowledge and pinpoint the exact information you need, right when you need it. That's why we thought we'd be nice and put up what we think are 5 exceptionally useful dog training articles dealing in 5 topics that we know – for...

How to house train a new puppy is one of THE most common queries we receive here. We've had a good look around for the top puppy house training tips and would recommend this article in K9 Magazine for an excellent starting point. In it, you will find out step by step instructions on the puppy house...

If your dog is pulling toward another dog or a group of people, you can slow your pup down by dropping your weight and by chopping the leash with your left hand directly over the back, creating the letter "L" with the leash. With this manoeuvre, the leash works as a pulley to keep your puppy...

One of the more common errors that many new dog owners make is to have a dog training command vocabulary that is either too large or too complicated for the dog to ever understand properly. Here we discuss 9 common dog training commands and their most regular meanings.

These 5 little tips will prove helpful in settling a new puppy in to your home. The first nights in a new home for a puppy are much like a baby's first few nights at home. The best way to get your new puppy to sleep through the night quietly is to: