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Pre-Puppy
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Pre-Puppy

What’s better than puppies? That’s right: your own puppy. So, what do you need to know before you take the plunge into pet parenthood?

0-2 months
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0-2 months

Welcome to the world little one. It’s all grow-grow-grow for your puppy right now, so there’s many things to prepare.

2-3 months
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2-3 months

Your puppy is ready to come home and turn your world upside down. It’s time to put your preparation into practice – and remember to take it all in!

3-6 months
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3-6 months

You’re entering a period of immense growth, lots of learning and new adventures. Bring on the play date with the big wide world!

6-12 months
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6-12 months

Your fur-baby is nearing adulthood. Can you see their grown self coming through? Sigh…they grow up so fast, don’t they?

12-18 months
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12-18 months

Your puppy has turned one and they might not be so little anymore. Make sure to book their first annual check-up.

18 months - 3 years
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18 months - 3 years

Your dog is one an established family member now. Enjoy who they have become and the bond you now share at this special stage.

3 - 8 years
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3 - 8 years

Your dog is a full-grown adult now. They understand where their place is in your home and the wider world.

8+ years
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8+ years

Just like many senior citizens, senior dogs have some extra needs. Learn to look after your best friend and support their health as they grow older.

Managing Bad Dog Behaviour

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Dr Kersti Seksel - Vet and Animal Behaviourist

BVSc (Hons) MRCVS MA (Hons) FANZCVS DACVB DECAWBM FAVA

Dr Kersti Seksel is a boarded veterinary specialist in behavioural medicine. She is fascinated by animals and why they do what they do. Dr Seksel is passionate about helping people understand animals better so she can improve the lives of people and their pets.

Dog Behaviour Training

Have you noticed your dog has been behaving differently than they should? The good news is dogs are not deliberately naughty or disobedient, nor are they attention seeking.

Watch this three-minute video to find out more about dog behaviour.

 

Dogs are just like people in the sense they react to their environment and diet but because they can’t talk, we see how they are feeling (emotionally and physically) through their behaviour.

It can be a costly exercise to not understand which expert to go to, so this video is here to give you a few paws in the right direction, helping you to understand whether you need to visit your vet or to talk with a dog trainer.

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