tagged "Seasonal / holiday"

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and one where we can once again gather together unrestricted with our family and friends.  In all the preparation and celebration don’t forget about your fur babies. Please take a moment to consider the following holiday tips which will help keep your dog safe, your stress level low and your Christmas merry! ...read more

“I always get a little anxious at this time of year.  There’s so much change going on in the house.  Lots of people dropping by unexpectedly and I thought from what you’ve taught me all year it was my job to answer the door first!  But, everyone gets so bent out of shape when I greet them with appropriate exuberance - especially Aunty Shirley. I’m yelling “Hi come in, you smell so good in that fur!” and she starts yelling back (it’s so high pitched I think she’s excited to see me but I guess she doesn’t know what to do with her purse coz she keeps waving it in front of me.) Then ‘Dad’ yells at me in that deep voice as he towers over top of me, always scaring me enough to pee a little. Then there is more yelling.  I’m very confused so I run into the new bathroom to relieve myself and then, more yelling!  Who puts a tree right inside if you are not going to use it?  How was I supposed to know it wasn’t a new indoor bathroom?!” – signed, your dog. ...read more

A dog who suffers from anxiety during thunderstorms may begin to display anxious behaviour long before the thunder starts. Dogs can hear the thunder coming before we do and may experience shocks from the static electricity that comes with them.  ...read more

Keep dogs safe during Halloween-the most dangerous holiday for dogs-with tips from Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company. ...read more

If your dog is your best friend, you probably want to make sure that it is warm and comfortable during the wet and windy months of winter. Here are some invaluable tips that will ensure you’ve got a happy hound right through winter, whether it spends most of the time inside or out. ...read more

With Irish eyes that are smiling read about these 'lucky' dog breeds that are celebrating their Irish heritage on St. Patrick's Day. ...read more

Summer safety isn't just for humans. Your dog may want to enjoy being outdoors in the summer, but you need to watch out for summer safety hazards that could put your pooch at risk. Here are some things you should watch out for this summer in order to protect your dog. ...read more

With the end of the year fast approaching, many of us will be gathering on New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks displays calling in the New Year. While fireworks are attractive and exciting for humans, dogs generally are far less keen and are unable to make sense of the loud bangs and explosions taking place in their normally quiet lives. ...read more

Thinking of getting a dog as a holiday present. Bark Busters Home Dog Training describes why a dog is a bad holiday present. ...read more

It's that time of year again. The shops are full of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns in preparation for Easter weekend, many of us are looking to have a nice long weekend away from work, spending time with family, friends and our dogs. ...read more