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Construction parties are a great party theme that works for children and adults alike. There is no secret that kids, and in particular little boys, have liked big trucks and equipment, and constructing big buildings. Clothing, uniforms, hats, and tools are all part of the mystique of the construction party. After all what child doesn...

There are mixed feelings when we see our dogs digging. On the one hand, it's a bit of a natural delight -- "Aw bless, look at him go!". On the other hand, it can cause an absolute nightmare for our well-laid gardens -- "Rover! You've just ruined my flowerbed!". So if you find yourself asking "How do I stop my dog from digging", let me provide a few tips for you.

Firstly it may be of some interest to know precisely why dogs do dig. There are a number of potential reasons, but here are so...

Lonely, bored, tired of eating that same old stick, then maybe you would like to dig yourself a hole.

When it comes to the canine thought process this could be the reason why Scraps keeps tearing up your finely groomed lawn. This article will help you find the behavioral reasons why your dog digs and offers some suggestions on how to stop your companion...

There are few places your dog is happier than at a beach. Swimming, running, hiking, fetching, digging - yes, indeed a beach has it all for a dog. But there are some things you need to keep in mind to make sure your dog returns from his first visit to the beach safe and sound.

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Most dogs love to dig holes, unfortunately if you own a dog you will come across a digging problem sooner or later. One of the most common questions I receive from dog owners is "How do I Stop My Dog From digging?"

Dogs dig for a number of reasons, it's important to keep in mind that your dog is not digging to spite you. If you don't clearly communicate to your dog that his digging is unacceptable, he won't realise that he is doing anything wrong.

Have you ever wondered how really good dog trainers come up with the techniques they use to solve behaviour problems in dogs such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, toileting in the house and jumping up on visitors? Or how top dog trainers come up with ways to train dogs in top obedience and working competitions? Apart from a few ...

There are several reasons why dogs dig. One of them is to bury food, bones or toys.

My dog, Brownie had the habit of burying dry food and chew bone in my yard but never retrieved them. He drove my mum mad by leaving a trail of holes and dead plants.

One day, my mum was weeding when she stumbled upon something ... a carelessly buried chew bone that belonged to my other dog, Bo. Seeing my mum had discovered his 'stash', Brownie wagged his tail vigorously. As soon as she had cleaned ...

What is the difference between "pro-active" and "reactive" dog training? When we make pro-active training choices we don't say "stop doing that", we say "this is what I want you to do instead".

Imagine you draw a circle or pie-chart of 24 hours of your dog's typical day. You fill in pieces with every separate activity or behaviour your dog does in a typical day. You've got a large chunk filled up with sleeping, another chunk with drinking, another chunk with eating, another w...