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A selection of blog posts I’ve written providing updates, advice and information on important topics for dog owners, as well as a few tips and tricks of the trade!

Advice, Equipment, Safety Toby Duncan Advice, Equipment, Safety Toby Duncan

Harness vs. Collar - What’s the difference?

Ever wondered what the real benefits are of choosing to use a harness over a collar when walking your dog? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by different options when it comes to choosing a harness and not sure were to start. Check out this post to learn all about why harnesses are great for safety and comfort, and how to choose the right one for your dog!

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Puppy biting - the painful truth

Chances are, if you’re a puppy parent, there’s currently a tiny shark masquerading as a puppy hanging off your arm or trouser leg! This is the issue I get asked for help with the most, so check out my top tips of puppy biting - why it happens, how to deal with it, and some common questions answered.

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Health, Food and Nutrition, Research Toby Duncan Health, Food and Nutrition, Research Toby Duncan

What’s in my dog’s bowl?

Have you ever stopped to think about what exactly is going into your dog’s bowl every day? Often the backs of food packets can just seem like a bit of information-soup, with nutritional charts and tables blurring together into something kind of incomprehensible. I want to share with you some of my recent learning with regard to Canine Nutrition, and a resource that has really helped me to understand exactly what my dogs are eating every day!

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New year, new goals

Why should humans have all the fun? Here are some ideas on how to incorporate training into your New Year’s Resolutions to benefit both you and your dog!

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Dog Law, Safety Toby Duncan Dog Law, Safety Toby Duncan

Breed Specific Legislation - it’s time for a change

The current system is failing us all - owners, dogs, and the general public. Breed Specific Legislation does nothing to address the root of the issue, which is poor ownership or deliberate misuse and mistreatment of dogs - any dog can bite, any dog has the potential to kill. Wasting public money on seizing and destroying dogs based on nothing other than their appearance is ludicrous, and after 32 years with dog bites only continuing to rise, we’re more than overdue a change.

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Easy Peasy Puppy w/ Steve Mann!

This week I had the amazing opportunity to learn from the best of the best, attending Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor Course with the IMDT…They say never meet your heroes, but I’m pleased to say that Steve really lives up to his reputation as being an extremely knowledgable, capable, and kind dog trainer and educator. Basically, he’s just a lovely bloke all round!

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Equipment, Health Toby Duncan Equipment, Health Toby Duncan

Dog coats - just the latest craze?

We’ve all seen dogs in coats by now - it’s 2023! They’re all over the park, all over instagram, and you can buy them in most shops that stock pet supplies - and yet, not everybody is so keen to hop on board the train of coat-wearing-pets. Today I want to talk a little bit about dog coats, giving my personal and professional perspective on them as well as information about all things coat!

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