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Off-Lead or On-Lead? How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
When I rescued my dog, Anayah, I quickly realised how many dog owners underestimate the responsibility that comes with off-lead freedom....
4 days ago11 min read
Dog Behaviour Training: Why Boundaries Are Key to Success
Today, we’ll explore the importance of establishing boundaries for our dogs while addressing common misunderstandings and mistakes related to rules in canine behaviour.
Jun 19 min read
9 Ways to keep dogs cool during the summer heat
Today, we will explore the signs of your dog overheating and what we can do to reduce the risk of them getting too hot.
May 266 min read
Emotions and Dog Training
Today, we're diving into the important role emotions play in dog training and how they can significantly impact the outcomes.
May 1211 min read
10 Dog Training Myths Debunked
Myth 1 - "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
Myth 2 - "This is just puppy behaviour, they'll grow out of it!"
Myth 3 - "Dominating my do
Apr 710 min read
Understanding Dog Breed Groups: The Categories That Define Them
In this blog post, we will delve into the different dog breed groups, highlighting their distinct qualities.
Mar 3111 min read
Dog Training Tips Every Owner Should Know: What I Wish I Knew
Here are the 7 things I wish I had known when I first brought my dog home
Mar 248 min read
The Benefits of Dog Crate Training and How to Do It.
Today, we'll look at dog crates, their benefits, different types of dog crates, how to crate-train your dog and bust some common myths!
Mar 1010 min read
Should I insure my pet? The pros, cons and other stuff you need to know.
Let's explore the pros and cons of insuring your pet, some of the best policy providers and the different types of cover available.
Feb 710 min read
Torn ACL in dogs: From injury to recovery, what to expect.
Within the space of a year, Anayah tore both ACLs. Its been stressful and scary but in sharing our journey, maybe yours will be less so.
Oct 16, 202414 min read
Pawsitively Spooky: How to take awesome Halloween photos of your pet - The Gibbons House
Learn how to take spooky photos of your pets in a DIY Halloween Photo shoot at home!
Oct 9, 20249 min read
The Rabbit Crew: how I ended up with 4 rabbits - The Gibbons House
I never planned on having even one rabbit, let alone four, but here we are. I guess I’m the "crazy bunny lady" now.
Sep 11, 20248 min read
Travel with your dog: 10 Tips for a Dog-Friendly Van adventure and get a free downloadable dog travel checklist - The Gibbons House
Travelling in a van is exciting. The whole world is open for you to explore, and the best thing about van travel? You can take your...
Sep 8, 202410 min read
10 enrichment ideas for your dog - The Gibbons House
Hello, welcome back to The Gibbons House blog. If you are new here, what took you so long?! Mental stimulation is a crucial...
Aug 22, 202410 min read
5 fun tricks to teach your dog (intermediate) - The Gibbons House
Dogs are highly intelligent creatures, and given the chance they can do some amazing things. Though it's true that some breeds are better...
Aug 18, 202411 min read
Anayah, A rescue dogs story - The Gibbons House
Hey! TJ here from The Gibbons House. Welcome back to the blog. If you’re new here, hello! If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know the term...
Aug 15, 20248 min read
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