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Socializing your pup at home: Instil confidence, positive behaviour

November 11, 20249 min

Bringing a new pup home is the start of an exciting journey. Among the essential first steps to raising a happy, well-behaved dog is socializing your pup, which involves exposing the newcomer to various sights, sounds, people, animals, and experiences in a positive, controlled way. Proper socialization will help your pup grow into a confident, friendly dog, comfortable in different environments and around various people and pets. Socializing your pup is critical for its emotional...

by Malaika Fernandes

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Training a pet takes time: Setting early expectations

September 22, 20247 min

Training a new pet can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially during the first week the pet comes home, when family expectations are often high. Setting realistic expectations from the start is crucial for your success as well as that of your pet. Let’s see what constitute realistic and unrealistic expectations for training your new pet within the first week. Realistic Expectations Adjustment Period: Your pet is likely to go through a significant adjustment...

by A Correspondent

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‘Godpawrents’ arrive to help Singapore’s pet owners

August 25, 20243 min

A recently launched consumer-to-consumer pet services marketplace in Singapore, aptly named Godpawrents, allows pet owners to find and book trusted, affordable pet sitters and other service providers. Founded in 2023 and launched in March this year, Godpawrents is a pet services marketplace that helps pet owners find pet sitters who are godpawrent-worthy. These ‘godpawrents’ are home-based freelances who will visit the pet owner’s home to take care of their pet, walk their dog, groom the...

by A Correspondent

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‘1 Minute Dog Trainer’ empowers kids with new training book

June 9, 20245 min

Ahead of National Children’s Day in the USA today, renowned animal behaviourist Tom Mitchell, “The 1 Minute Dog Trainer”, launched his latest book, Fun, Fast & Easy Dog Training for Kids: Super Dog Training Academy. Narrated by Roxy the Super Dog, this informative book helps children to train their dogs and build strong connections. In a recent interview about children and dogs. Mitchell said Fun, Fast & Easy Dog Training for Kids is packed with...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets Curious Tales

Florida’s Top Tier K9 recognized as World’s Greatest dog training company

June 9, 20247 min

Top Tier K9, based in Milton, Florida, has been recognized as the World’s Greatest dog training company on the television show World’s Greatest!… which was aired yesterday on Bloomberg TV. The show will be repeated on Saturday. “Being recognized as the world’s greatest dog training company is an honour and a responsibility we do not take lightly,” Jeff Minder, chief executive officer of Top Tier K9 said in a press release. Minder said the recognition...