Microchipping your dog is now compulsory for all newly registered dogs, with the exception of farm working dogs (referring to New Zealand only). This means that when you register a new dog or if your dog has being identified as dangerous, it must now be microchipped. Microchipping ensures that if your dog is lost or … more →

Dog Insurance or Pet Insurance can often be the last thing we think about when we get a new dog – after all they are a dog why on earth do we need to insure them. We get caught up in the huge learning curve of training a dog, getting it micro chipped, learning the … more →

Exercise, Discipline and Affection – in this order! You may hear Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan quote this over and over again whenever he appears on his TV show. It’s a very simple discipline to get into and helps to maintain a calm dog. You should always first exercise your dog and it can be in … more →

A scared, shy or nervous dog is not a happy dog, especially if it’s a puppy. Without good corrective training and socialisation your puppy may grow into an adult which is quite fearful. This type of dog can be quite unpredictable and cause its owners a lot of stress. The usual background to a scared … more →

There are different beliefs when it comes to where your dog should sleep. Some people let there dog sleep in there room while others use a crate or outside dog kennel. There is no definite right or wrong answers to where your dog should sleep however your dog should definitly have a place it can … more →

Dog Dental Care Does your dog have bad breath? Have you ever thought that dog’s teeth also need brushing? Well most likely not. The first time I heard about brushing your dogs teeth I thought – is this is a joke? When I visited my local vet they showed me the large range of dog … more →

Just to let people know we have our very own Spoodle Toolbar for your internet browser. This has google search function and also direct links to the forum. It allows you to view the latest posts and activity. To download it please click the image below and follow the instructions:

Puppies have small bladders and bowels and therefore they will go to the toilet more often. Naturally puppies don’t want to toilet near where they sleep and often they will toilet in the same spot. When you first bring your puppy home you will want to place some newspaper or towel on the ground and … more →

One of the most common issues when walking a dog on a lead is the pulling the dog does. Sometimes it may feel like your dog is taking you for a walk and you aren’t too far of the truth. It makes for one of the most unenjoyable experiences and often it can cause people … more →

There are several common ear problems that can occur in dogs. The most common problem is usually an allergic reaction of some sort. Allergies often can occur for several factors ranging from a food allergy to an external environmental factor, such as pollen or toxic plants. Itchy, red inflamed ears and paws are a common … more →