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At Dog Days, one of the most common behavioural challenges we encounter is possessiveness among dogs. Possessive behaviours typically revolve around resources like food, toys, or even human attention. When a dog becomes overly protective or territorial about these items, it can lead to competition, tension, and in some cases, reactive behaviorus towards other dogs.…

Excessive barking in a doggy daycare setting can be a significant problem, not only for the daycare staff and our residential neighbours but also for the other dogs. While barking is a natural behaviour, when it becomes excessive, it can lead to a tense and disruptive environment. This constant noise can affect the well-being of…

Hey there, fellow pet enthusiasts! Today, we’re delving into a crucial aspect of dog behaviour that plays a significant role in their overall well-being: impulse control. Whether your furry friend is romping around at daycare or lounging at home, mastering impulse control is essential for fostering a harmonious relationship between dogs and their human companions.…

We often get asked if you do requires pet insurance to attend doggy daycare. The answer is no however we would highly recommend it. I was recently speaking with a lovely owner who was telling me about her dog being taken in for surgery and they had no insurance. The surgery was going to cost…

Let’s talk training classes. In our eyes, this is the ultimate investment for both you and your dog. Investing time in training can have an incredible impact on you and you dogs relationship. Training helps strengthen the relationship between you and your dog and helps create harmony. We are thrilled to be working with Nanci…

Let’s talk build up sessions. As many of you know the road to daycare can be a little windy and can take much patience however we endeavour to be the team for the job. Daycare can be quite an alien concept for our dogs. As much as we would like to think it is all…

Happy 25th January, AKA Rabbie Burns night. For our audience oversees, Robert Burns Night, also known as Burns Night or Burns Supper, is an annual celebration of the life and work of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The event typically takes place on or around January 25th, which is the anniversary of Burns’ birth. As…

Let’s talk frisky business… Daycare can conjure a whole lot of emotion in your dog, this can range from excitement to anxiety. Each emotion will vary depending on the individual dog and their nature. Neither is right or wrong, simply the emotions that the dogs feel. As a result of these emotions, we can often…

Welcome to the Dog Blog! Todays topic, Nero and his obsession with food. We all know Labradors can be pretty food driven but I can honestly say I have never met a dog like Nero (my, let’s say brother). Nero is now a 4 year old rolly polly little Labrador with a nature as soft…