Biting and mouthing by puppies are common and normal behaviours. Like babies, puppies use their mouths to explore the world. Everything goes in your puppy’s mouth including human hands, feet, fingers and toes. Puppies are also used to rough-and-tumble play with their brothers and sisters with lots of biting and mouthing. A puppy’s bite will…
Toilet training your puppy takes patience, effort, consistency and a positive attitude. Here are our tips for successfully toilet training your puppy. Remember every puppy is different Everything’s new to your puppy. At first, your puppy won’t know your home. There will be new people, new smells and new sounds in your house that your…
The time has come; it’s your puppy’s first night at home. Bringing your puppy home is very exciting time. But it’s important to prepare for your puppy’s first night at home. Start by remembering that everything’s new to your puppy. Everything will be a first for them. They don’t know your home. They will be…
Congratulations on getting a new puppy! Introducing a new puppy to your home is very exciting. But before you bring them home, make sure you follow the new puppy checklist. Stock up on essentials We know, it’s easy to splurge on your new puppy. Here’s a list of essential supplies you will need before you…
Keep it safe Don’t introduce to any unknown dogs that you meet on a walk. If you don’t know the dog owner, you don’t know that it is safe. The dog could be aggressive or not vaccinated. Or they may not be tolerant of puppies. You also only want to make sure to only expose…
We all want the best for our dogs. We want to choose healthy, yummy food for them. After all, our dogs are part of our family. When it comes to choosing the right dog food, there’s a massive range of different brands available from the supermarket, your local vet and pet stores. Ziwi Peak offer…
Pugs are very mischievous, playful, goofy, curious dogs. This can be fun and entertaining at first, but their curiosity and attention-seeking can lead to trouble without proper training. They are also quite energetic. Pugs are probably more energetic than people realise and can suffer from health problems like obesity if they are not given enough…
The first few months of your puppy’s life are hugely important. They will receive their puppy vaccinations. They must also learn proper behaviour and become socialised. Puppy vaccinations Advice about your puppy’s vaccinations should always be provided by your vet. Generally, puppy vaccinations start at 6-8 weeks of age. Boosters are given at 4 to…
Golden Retrievers are handsome, charming and intelligent dogs with wonderful temperaments. But they can also be destructive and overly excitable if not trained properly. With the right Golden Retriever training they can become friendly, playful, social dogs. Because of this, Golden Retrievers are often chosen as companion animals, guide dogs, rescue dogs or therapy dogs.…
Do different dog breeds have different training needs? Should you find a dog training class for dogs that are the same breed as yours? As highly qualified dog trainers, the answer to these questions are actually pretty simple. The Answer Regardless of breed, each individual dog is different and has their own unique personality. However,…
