Welcome to the Pup Talk Dog Blog
Here I answer common dog questions and share practical advice to help you and your dog live calmer, happier lives. You’ll find tips on dog behaviour, training, health, lifestyle and what really works when walks aren’t going to plan. I also share ways to build your confidence, shift your mindset, and move past the guilt.
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WHY YOUR DOG’S POOP GETS LOOSER AS THE WALK GOES ON
Why your dog’s poop gets looser as the walk goes on: The truth about adrenaline poos Ever noticed this? Your dog’s first one or two poos on a walk are pretty perfect – firm, easy to pick up, good quality. But later in the walk, by poo number three or four, things get… less than…
CITY DOGGO OUI OUI PATCH
Guest blog by Laurencia Walker-Fooks, Founder of City Doggo There is no doubt that dogs love grass! Great guardians want to give their dogs the world, but our busier and busier lives mean multiple trips to the park each day can be difficult – particularly when it’s raining, snowing, late at night or too hot…
SHOULD I USE PUPPY PADS FOR TOILET TRAINING?
A lot of people use puppy pads for toilet training (or pee pads / potty pads / newspapers) but are they the fastest way to toilet train your puppy? If you’ve got a new puppy, here’s why I think puppy pads mean toilet training takes longer. They don’t know where to go Puppies don’t automatically…
PUPPY TOILET TRAINING IN 9 EASY STEPS
Are you a new owner and struggling with puppy toilet training? Or getting prepared for a new arrival? Here are 9 easy-to-follow steps for quick and easy puppy toilet training success. There are 4 main reasons that puppies (and some dogs) aren’t fully toilet trained: They haven’t fully developed yet (under 20 weeks old). They…