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Puppy socialisation – what it is, why it is essential, and how to do it

September 24, 2020 by Delilah Nosworthy in Delilah's Doodle's

Socialisation is the training technique of introducing and familiarising a dog to new experiences, including people, places, objects, and other animals in ways that help the dog learn how to respond to and interact with these experiences appropriately and without fear.

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Dog nail clipping tips

September 17, 2020 by Delilah Nosworthy in Delilah's Doodle's

Do your dogs run away when they see you with the nail clippers? Do they fidget, get nervous, or even try to bite when you or the vet attempt to clip their nails? Don’t give up - it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s possible to get your dogs to accept and even like having their nails clipped, using a technique called desensitisation.