It can be daunting to groom a dog with a heavy coat from home. You may be tempted to go through a professional groomer but  in some instances, this can traumatised your dog. If the groomer is rough or speaks harshly, your dog may start to resent the hair cutting process all together.  What should you […]

The canine parvovirus (CPV) or more commonly known as Parvo is a highly contagious and potentially deadly infection that affects puppies and dogs. It is a relatively new disease that appeared for the first time in dogs in 1978. Although vet care is vital when dealing with critically sick dogs, many often ask about natural […]

Are you being driven crazy by your dog chewing everything in site? Does your dog destroy their toys almost immediately or are you looking for a toy that will keep your dog’s mind active as well as his jaw?We totally understand!! We have put together loads of information on the why’s and what’s of aggressive […]

Dogs today are an integral part of the family unit. They exercise with us, they watch TV with us, they  holiday with us and they often sleep next to us. And just as we are becoming more conscious of our lifestyle choices, our health and our diet, we must also consider the health and diet […]

Are you frustrated trying to walk your dog on a lead? Does your dog pull on the leash, walk in front of you, take off in his own direction? Your pain is real and we have put lots of research into helping you get your dog to walk nicely and to stop dragging you down […]

Dogs are a part of our family and, as they age, they deserve to have a comfortable and enjoyable senior life. Too often the needs of our senior dogs are overlooked or neglected.  Do you have a senior dog and wanting to know more about how to care for old dogs?Some owners may have difficulty […]

I am always reading about natural products that can benefit our dogs health. Lately I have been receiving lots of information about CBD. What is it and how can it benefit my dog?What is CBD for dogs?Well according to VET CBD, Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 cannabinoid extracts from the cannabis plant. It […]

Buying a camera so that I can say hi to my dog during the day doesn’t sound that strange and unusual to me…  but others think Im just crazy, however, I know that you fellow dog lovers will totally understand.Furbo Pet CameraPet Cube Bites Pet CameraPet Chatz Pet CameraDog IP Pet CameraI often just want […]

My little Tiger is nearly 13 and I am starting to see changes in his behavior, habits, and general health. As our dogs age, there are specific aspects of our best friends health and wellbeing that will need to be addressed.  You will notice your dog slowing down, sleeping more, or perhaps he will start […]

Are you getting a new pup, brushing up on dog training or just need a super strong cage to transport your dog around? Then you have probably come across loads of articles about dog crates, crate training, puppy spaces… Yep! It can get all a little confusing.   Whether you are a fan of crating your […]

It’s that time of the year again. Yes, time to think about what you are going to buy your dog this Christmas. If your dog mean the world to you and your family? Show them how much you care these holidays. Choose from a selection of the best Christmas gifts for dogs in 2017.  1. Benebone […]

For those who love japanese food, you may be familiar with Edamame beans. The bright green pod filled with delicious beans, generally steamed and served covered in salt. Unlike the first time I had  edamame, you don’t eat the pod, rather just squeeze the bean into your mouth. What are edamame beans?Edamame are a young soy bean, […]

As much as we love our dogs sometimes we can be at our wits end with the digging, constant barking or your furniture getting chewed. Worse still, you dog may be putting themselves in danger by eating poison or running on the road. Training our dogs is our responsibility. A well trained dog will be happier, […]

I always struggle with trimming my dogs nail, he hates it..!! Firstly trying to stay still long enough, especially when he sees the nail trimmers coming his way. Secondly trying to get his little nail into the trimmer and lastly that quick sharp ‘snap’ of the trimmer taking off a nail. If I can even get […]

You may have heard about giving your dog fish oil supplements for a healthy coat, bones and general health.  But what about just feeding your dog fresh fish or canned fish or oily fish or … Im so confused, how about you?​Photo by Oakley Studios on FlikrSardines: Worlds healthiest food!The Worlds Healthiest Foods website lists […]

Summer is the perfect time for having fun with your dog but safety needs to be a primary concern at the same time. Our aim at The Dog Effect is to make your dogs as happy and healthy as possible; be that through, fun, games, health or training. Dogs enrich our lives in so many […]

Unfortunately, many dogs have health conditions or allergies that cause dry and itchy skin. The best way to treat or prevent dry skin on your dog is to understand what is causing it. Regardless of the cause of your dogs sensitive skin, always wash your dog with a good quality dog specific shampoo. As this is a […]

Are you desperate for a dog but know that you can’t or shouldn’t get one. Are you looking for that unconditional love that only a dog can give or someone that always wants to spend time with you. A jogging partner perhaps? Why can’t I have a dog?There are many of us that desperately want a […]

​It is our responsibility to look after our dogs health and welfare. Therefor we must take our dog to the vet for check ups and provide food and shelter. For a healthy and happy dog, a nice comfy bed and a good quality dog food is not much to ask.Why feed my dog a low […]

Is your dog scratching more that normal? Your dog could have fleas or ticks …!!! Discover why they are important and what the best fleas collar for dogs is. Once your dog is infested with fleas or ticks, they begin to bite, breed, multiply and make your dog incredibly uncomfortable not to mention catching nasty diseases […]