Positive human and dog interaction for puppies is extremely important from the time they are born until they grow old if they are to be balanced, confident pets.
Young puppies grow when they are sleeping. They need vaccinations to protect them from serious illness, and regular anti-parasite treatments.
Relationships need ongoing care. It doesn’t really matter how you stay in touch with your friends, only that you do.
You can tell what is important to a person by the way they spend their time. If relationships are important, you will make time for them.
You may have a small circle of friends you’d like to stay in touch with no matter how much you all change. Learn the skill of preserving old friendships.
Be yourself – whoever you are, however you feel, whatever life has thrown at you. If things are tough, talk about it. Samaritans can be reached on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
More than half of all 75 year olds in the UK live alone and one in ten suffers “intense” loneliness but is reluctant to ask for help. The Silver Line: 0800 4 70 80 90.
A few common signs that may suggest a friend is being bullied include but are not limited to: anti-social behaviour, a tendency to isolate themselves, sudden changes in behaviour or a loss in appetite.
To be a responsible dog owner, you must commit to looking after your dog for the length of it’s life. This depends on the age and health of the dog at the time you get it. In the case of healthy young puppy, this is between approximately 12 to 15 years.
Dogs have a highly predictive nature based on their experiences – both positive and negative. Dogs thrive on positive training methods using rewards for the behaviours we would like them to repeat.