Wuff News

  HAS YOUR DOG LOST HIS CHRISTMAS MOJO? At this time of year, as a Behaviourist and Trainer I see some dogs who are just not feeling the love for Christmas. Even this year, Christmas time will still be an occasion for fun and merriment for all the family, however, some dogs may feel out of sorts with such a big change to their usual routine during the festive period.   If you want to make sure your dog is happy and safe this Christmas, read our guide.   Christmas trees A Christmas tree presents many dogs with a big challenge.   Dogs experience their world through smells and space.   One of the biggest Christmas traditions involves bringing a tree into your home, which creates a whole new smell and a spiky obstacle to be navigated.   To some dogs, having a tree indoors this may be a dream come true!   Some four-legged friends will look at your tree and their eyes will light up at the thought of unlimited sticks to chomp and if you have a mal...

          From Wolf to Woof                                               Canis familiaris.   Man's Best Friend. Welcome to Paws for Assistance's very first blog!  Since our cave days dogs have lived with humans. They shared the same habitat and hunted the same prey. The close ties between people and their pups are the result of the sharing of their  lives and food.     Most of the time dogs are happy to fit into the family "pack" of humans and other animals that they live with.  However sometimes the relationship is not harmonious.  As a Behaviourist I see lots of different dogs and families who are coping with some of the issues that can occur when humans and dogs live together.  It is a huge  privilege  to be able to work with them to help them to improve their relationship, and we real...