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Please visit and LIKE our Facebook Page and share with family, friends and on your own Facebook page, and ask them to share further – it is only by working together and sharing knowledge and education that we can improve the lives of dogs and assist owners. We do not inundate you with posts – an average of 5 per week, and the odd Did You Know. Thank You!


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SEE SOME PICTURES OF THE DOGS BEING WORKED ON AND THE WORK WE ARE DOING

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The first 2-3 weeks when a dog goes to a new home are crucial (known as the Honeymoon period).  It is during this period that if the dog has any behaviour problems they are likely to be surpressed, or occur at low frequency and intensity due to the dogs insecurity. This is also the ideal time for new owners to set in place House Rules, so that the dog knows exactly where it stands and what is, and is not allowed. ​

We have supplied you with articles on Before Getting a new Addition as well as After Getting the new addition

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2 Great Free e-books to help you with Pups, complements of Dr. Ian Dunbar
www.dogstardaily.com
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Meet your Match - Questionnaire for helping to match dogs and new owners - this can be used by potential new owners and also by shelters/rescue centres, to help to match dog and new owner. 
A Questionnaire for you to complete BEFORE you decide to get a pup or dog, taking your existing dog into account

​    Articles on AFTER getting the new addition

  • Renaming your new shelter dog
  • ​Honeymoon Period 
  • ​Trigger stacking: how we set our dogs up to fail
  • ​Our Recommended 'Must Have' List for a new dog or Puppy
  • The first two weeks with your new dog (Open Paw)
  • How we can set up a dog to fail
  • De-stressing, Physical & Mental Stimulation
  • Introducing a shelter dog to existing dogs in the home
  • Introducing a puppy to existing dogs
  • Introducing Dogs and Cats 
  • Training a shelter dog
  • New shelter dog is not settling down
  • ​10 Tips for problem behaviours
  • Should my dog wear a collar at home?
  • Punishment has no place in the teaching phase
  • You & your pup - 1st few days
  • Body Language - understanding your dog better  
  • Children and dogs
  • ​Behaviour problems in shelter dogsBehaviour Problems in rescue animals
  • ​Puppy Mills-Caring for a dog rescued from them
  • ​Why it is so important for shelters to really ensure that the dog and potential owner will be a perfect match

Have a look at both our

Dog Breed Section
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and also our

Compatibility Match Section
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which may help in your final decision 
  • Articles on BEFORE getting the new addition

  • Before Getting a Pup & Choosing a Pup
  • Breeders - a 'must read' to further your knowledge
  • Choosing a shelter dog
  • Knowing your breed BEFORE you get your pup/dog
  • Double Trouble - why you should not have 2 pups together
  • Getting a 2nd dog - Pro's & Con's​
  • Why are pet adoption fees so expensive?
  • Adopting and Caring for Rescue Animals
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