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Teach your Pup Good House Manners – Karen Phillips
So far I’ve talked about preparing for your new puppy’s arrival, toilet training and socialisation of your puppy. Next on the list of things to do when you bring a new puppy into your life is teaching your pup general house manners and good behaviour. As with anything that you want your puppy to do, […]
August 2010 – Sue McDougall
Occasional warm days in August remind us that spring is only just around the corner. I get to this time of the year every year and wonder where the year has gone? Even the plants seem to know that spring is fast approaching. Enjoy the garden at this time of the year. New shoots appearing, […]
Socialising your Pup – Karen Phillips
Socialisation of your new puppy is one of the most important and critical aspects of your pup’s development. When I bring a new puppy home, socialisation is always top of my list of things to do. Just as a child needs to spend time with other children and adults to learn how to interact with […]
June 2010 – Sue McDougall
Recent rain has ensured the garden gets a good soaking before the weather really starts to cool down. It also ensures the weeds get off to a good start. If there is only one job you do this month – it’s weeding! Weeding is the number one chore that people who hate gardening quote as […]
Toilet Training a Pup – Karen Phillips
Toilet training your puppy or adult dog can be one of the most challenging and potentially frustrating times you’ll experience as a pet owner. Yet, by following some simple steps, you can have the situation under control in no time. First thing is first. It is important that you restrict access to areas of the […]
April 2010 – Sue McDougall
The seasons are changing and with a hint of rain on the horizon, there is no better time to spend in the garden. With most of us lucky enough to have a few extra days off through April there is no excuse. There’s time to catch up with family and friends as well as finishing […]
March 2010 – Sue McDougall
The official start to autumn is here and there is no better excuse to get stuck into the garden. Autumn is when the plants can grow while the soil is still warm and get themselves established before the cool weather sets in. So, go for it! The focus is on planning, preparing, digging and planting. […]
February 2010 – Sue McDougall
Traditionally February is the hottest month of the year. It’s always the same. Just as the kids go back to school the hot weather sets in. Keeping your garden looking good at this time of the year is a priority and if it’s mulched well, you have a maintained reticulation system and you have used […]
