Socialisation: What MOST Puppy Parents Get Wrong

The chaos-proof, connection-first guide to raising a confident pup. If you’ve ever heard “you need to socialise your puppy,” chances are no one actually explained what that means. Big mistake. Because most people assume “socialisation” = “let my puppy meet every dog, every person, every toddler and every seagull on the pier in one afternoon.” …

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Why Your Puppy Cries (& How to Calm Them, Step-by-Step)

Or: The Emotional Adventures of a Tiny Drama Creature. Puppies cry. They cry when they’re tired, confused, lonely, hungry, overstimulated, understimulated, or simply because a leaf moved in a threatening manner. If your puppy has been performing nightly serenades or daytime whimpers, take a breath.You’re not failing, and they’re not broken.This is Puppyhood: The Musical. …

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Puppy Blues: What’s Normal?

Why You’re Not Failing (Even If You Feel Like You Are)** You’ve brought home a tiny, fluffy dream… and somehow ended up crying into a packet of digestives at 2 am while Googling “is my puppy broken or am I?” If this sounds familiar, welcome.You might be experiencing the puppy blues – that big, messy …

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Why Your Dog Thinks You’re Rubbish at Walkies

A Cheeky Investigation Most dogs love you unconditionally.But if they could mark your walkies’ performance on a school report, many would circle “must try harder” with a very judgmental paw. Good news: with a few tweaks, you can go from “oh dear” to “walkies legend”. Let’s begin. 1. Master the Pre-Walk Ritual Dogs warm up …

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