by Heronbank | Apr 4, 2018 | News, Puppy Care
Here are some notes which may help in your choice of a new puppy – whatever the breed. Puppies need to be exposed to human company, handling, and the sights, sounds and smells of a normal home – music, washing machine, vacuum cleaner etc from an early age....
by Heronbank | Mar 14, 2018 | Pregnancy, Puppy Care
A word to all those who think that looking after cute and cuddly, squeaky, wriggly, adorable little puppies is a breeze. Forget it! the mum’s appetite will shoot through the roof, and she will be having 4 to 5 meals a day. Mind you, she won’t eat it from...
by Heronbank | Mar 12, 2018 | Puppy Care, Training
Ideally, toilet training should begin with the breeder, and needs to be continued when you get home. I always place tiny puppies on newspaper whilst I clean out their bed (several times a day). The action of waking them up stimulates them to pee and the feel of...
by Heronbank | Feb 6, 2018 | Puppy Care, Responsible dog ownership
Just how do you settle a new puppy, or an older dog for that matter into his new home? This can be very stressful for them and you! Plug in a Adaptil diffuser near to their bed 3 to 4 days before picking puppy up. This simulates the mother’s natural hormones and will...
by Heronbank | Nov 5, 2015 | Puppy Care
Just how do you settle a new puppy, or an older dog for that matter into his new home? This can be very stressful for them and you! Plug in a Adaptil diffuser near to puppy’s bed 3 to 4 days before picking puppy up. This simulates the mother’s natural hormones and...
by Heronbank | Jan 3, 2015 | Dog Health, Puppy Care
Whether pedigree or mongrel, un-vaccinated dogs and young puppies are at risk from a number of diseases which can result in permanent health damage and even death. Regular vaccinations can prevent some of these diseases. Newborn puppies, feeding from their mothers,...