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Recent high profile events in the media between dogs and children really highlight the need for all owners to practice the correct behaviour and training - Dogs should NEVER be left alone with young children - Below is a helpful tip sheet on how to get your dog and child interacting positively. Also see the basics on Sit - Stay - Come Here

Dogs & Children
Dogs Children.pdf
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Come-Sit-Down-Stay
Come-Sit-Down-Stay.pdf
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Choosing the RIGHT puppy for you is vitally important - a lot of owners will pick based on Aesthetics - you need to understand what you can offer a dog and what your lifestyles dictate. Dogs are social animals and crave human attention - leaving them alone for long periods can cause stress and is unhealthy. Please see below two downloadable books from the world renowned Dr Ian Dunbar along with other useful puppy info.

Before you Get Your Puppy
Before you Get Your Puppy.pdf
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After you Get Your Puppy
After You Get Your Puppy.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [4.7 MB]
New Puppy
New Puppy.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [214.3 KB]
Puppy Training
Puppy Training.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [208.4 KB]
Puppy Biting
Puppy Biting.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [550.2 KB]

Other Useful Tips

New Adult Dog
New Adult Dog.pdf
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Fear of People
Fear of People.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [186.3 KB]
Dog - Dog Aggression
Dog - Dog Aggression.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [184.5 KB]
Excessive Barking
Excessive Barking.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [241.3 KB]
House Training
Housetraining.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.5 MB]
Hyper Dog
HyperDog.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [182.3 KB]
Home Alone
Home Alone.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.6 MB]
Destructive Chewing
Destructive Chewing.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [666.0 KB]
Walking on Leash
Walking On Leash.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [896.8 KB]