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holistic dog training & wellness

Month: May 2016

Reading dog food labels – know the tricks of the trade!

Most of us put a lot of trust in pet food manufacturers, particularly when we are dishing out a lot of money on 'premium' dog foods. But do you really know what you are feeding your dog? Do you read and fully understand the labelling on commercial dog foods you give to your pet? There's a few important tricks of the dog food trade that can make it challenging to figure out exactly what  you are feeding to your...

Foods to help manage your dog’s behaviour

While research is still a bit thin on the ground about the influence of diet on behaviour in dogs, there are some really interesting studies on humans and animals that suggest we can help prevent or at least support the treatment of dog's that have behavioural issues. A dog's behaviour is heavily influenced by its nervous and endocrine (hormones) systems. In turn, these systems rely on an appropriate balance of nutrients to...