Littermate Syndrome in Dogs: Signs, Prevention & Training Tips
Category: Dog & Puppy Advice
This blog features advice, faq’s and tips and tricks for dog and puppy owners that we come across in the dog training and behaviour field based on actual cases and consultations.
Common Puppy Training Mistakes: Avoid These Errors for a Happy, Well-Behaved Dog
Common Puppy Training Mistakes: Avoid These Errors for a Happy, Well-Behaved Dog By FurBuddies – Professional Puppy Training & Behaviour Support in Cape Town Bringing home a puppy is exciting, rewarding, and life-changing. But many new dog owners unintentionally make common puppy training mistakes that can lead to behavioural problems later. The good news? With…
The Importance of Deworming Dogs: Protecting Your Pet, Family & Home
The Importance of Deworming Dogs: Protecting Your Pet, Family & Home If you love your dog, regular deworming should be an essential part of their health routine. Internal parasites are common in puppies and adult dogs, and many infected dogs show no obvious symptoms until the infestation becomes serious. Deworming helps protect your dog, your…
Best Tick and Flea Treatment for Dogs in South Africa
Parvo in Dogs: Why the Parvovirus Vaccine Could Save Your Puppy’s Life
Learn about parvo in dogs, symptoms, treatment, and the correct puppy vaccination schedule. Protect your puppy with expert advice from FurBuddies Cape Town.
Resource Guarding
Dog Resource Guarding: What It Is, Why It Happens & How We Can Help If your dog growls, snaps, or stiffens when someone approaches their food, toys, or even a favourite spot on the couch, you may be dealing with resource guarding. This behaviour can be worrying—but the good news is that with the right…
Rawhide is bad for dogs
Rawhide chews and toys are bad for Dogs. Learn about the Dangers + Safe Alternatives (Vet & Trainer Advice) If you’ve ever walked down a pet store aisle, you’ve seen rawhide chews everywhere. They’re marketed as long-lasting, satisfying treats that keep dogs busy and help clean teeth. But here’s the truth: rawhide can pose serious…
Toxic foods and toxic plants
Toxic foods and toxic plants commonly found in and around the home that may surprise you, and how to identify warning signs of accidental poisoning and take rapid life0sacing action.
What is the Vagus nerve in dogs and how to reset it.
Understanding the “Vagus Nerve Reset” in Dogs What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and How It Relates to Behaviour In the world of dog behaviour and training, you may have come across the term “vagus nerve reset.” It’s a phrase gaining popularity online, often linked to calming anxious dogs, reducing reactivity, and improving overall emotional…
The Toughest Stage of Puppy Development (And How to Get Through It)
Adolescence – The Toughest Stage of Puppy Development (And How to Get Through It) Bringing a new puppy home is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences—but what many owners don’t realise is that the real challenge often comes later. Just when you think you’ve got things under control, your sweet, well-behaved puppy seems…