DogCentric Life

23/12/2022

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!

When it comes to life there's something that's pretty much guaranteed to happen at some point... change! Change can also happen with your online presence...

13/12/2022

Through the year there are plenty of pet holidays/events and there will be lots of reasons... fun or otherwise... to celebrate with the pet(s) you love!

28/11/2022

You get home from work and your dog is sooo excited to see you, but also eagerly awaiting going for a walk. You know what they would probably enjoy even more than a traditional leash walk? … a “SNIFFARI”!

I know… you’re probably thinking… a what?!?!? Well, read on to learn what a sniffari is, and the benefits that come along with it.

You get home from work and your dog is excited to see you, but also eagerly awaiting being able to go for a walk. Why not take them on a "SNIFFARI" instead...

16/11/2022

As we approach the end of the year there are a number of holidays on the horizon. During this time, life can be stressful not only for us, but for the dogs in our lives too. A dog that is stressed, or anxious, can exhibit all kinds of unwanted or problem behaviors… which can include aggression. So, whether you have a new puppy, or a dog that has been a part of your family for years, there are things you can do to help your dog get through the busy holiday season a little less stressed… which means less stress for you!

Whether you have a new puppy or a dog that has been a part of your family for years there are things that you can do to help your dog get through the season…

14/11/2022

A great recipe for a paw balm to use on your dog's paws... and even nose... to help protect from, and heal, dryness and chapped skin due to the winter elements and chemicals that are used for de-icing. It is super easy to make!

Click for link for the full recipe with instructions...

https://dogcentriclife.com/winter-grooming-tips-for-your-dog/

13/11/2022

We need to take more time and care to ensure that our dogs are healthy and comfortable during the winter season. Let's talk winter grooming/care tips...

We need to take more time and care to ensure that our dogs are healthy and comfortable during the winter season. Let's talk winter grooming tips...

07/11/2022

We generally expect puppies to enjoy being touched simply because they are dogs. Sure, dogs are social beings but that doesn’t mean that they just have to accept our touch no matter from whom, for how long, or any time it happens. Assuming that dogs should just accept our touch or handling doesn’t always end well.

Since all puppies, and dogs, ultimately will need to be touched by humans throughout their lives… it’s best to start early with these puppy handling exercises so that they are accustomed to… and accepting of… human touch.

All puppies and dogs will need to be handled by humans so it's best to start early with these puppy handling exercises to help them be accepting of our touch...