Dog Training Australia
Best Ways to Exercise Your Dog
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As a loving and responsible dog parent, you always think of ways to give your dog a happy and healthy life, and one great way is exercise. Dogs need physical and mental stimulation to keep their body and mind active. Exercise has proven benefits for both you and your dog. It keeps both of you physically fit, helps clear your head after a tough day, and expels your dog's extra energy that would otherwise show itself as problematic behaviour. And aside from dog training, which can be considered a facet of dog exercise, there are many other ways you can...
Signs of a Healthy Dog: How to Keep your Dog Healthy and Happy
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You are your dog’s family, and it just makes sense that you want to know if your dog is happy with you, with the activities you do, and with their life in general. When you know you do your due diligence to help them attain a happy and healthy life– training, giving them nutritious food, keeping them clean– you want to see if it works, and if your dog is actually reaping the benefits. Here we listed some common signs of a healthy dog. If you haven’t seen any of these signs on your dog, then it’s time to change...
Common Health Issues in Senior Dogs and How to Manage Them
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You like to think of your dogs as forever puppies who will be with you forever, no matter how big they get. But you have to accept that they get old. But senior dogs can still continue to have long, healthy lives! That’s why it's crucial to watch out for senior dog health issues so you can help your dog live a better life. Just like how you trained them and took care of them when they were young, they also need you extra care now that they’re getting older. Knowing the common health issues for senior dogs and how...
Tips for Maintaining Your Dog's Dental Health
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Maintaining your dog's dental hygiene is an important part of keeping them healthy. Just like how training and socialising must be done regularly to keep them physically and mentally active, oral care should be a regular thing too! A nutritious diet and regular dental treatment for your dog are some of the ways to reduce their chance of developing oral disorders in the future. Here are other things you can do to maintain your dog’s dental health. Start early If you get your dog as a puppy, introduce brushing as early as possible. The earlier you start brushing their teeth...
Understanding the Basics of Dog Nutrition
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Just like dog training, specific nutritional needs of your dog will vary depending on its size, breed, and stage of life, among other things. You can feed your dog a healthier diet if you have a better understanding of how they use the different nutrients in food and how much of them they require. There are many different dog diets, and it might be challenging to choose the one that would work best for your dog. When choosing what to feed your dog, keep these factors in mind to help in your decision-making. Nutrients your dog needs Protein Without enough...