Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sibling Aggression: A group question

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Hi Everyone, Within the past 2 days, I have spoken with 2 different people both experiencing the same problem. I referred them elsewhere since the problem is not one I am comfortable addressing yet. The issue is dog on dog … Continue reading →

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Cole! Dog of the Week!

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Cole came into the Newtown SPCA at the age of 5 months and is now 7 months old. He is described on the website as a Huntaway Cross, but he is completely Tan and has a a huge notch taken … Continue reading →

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Mine is Better than Yours!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Has your dog ever decided to get your attention by thieving something he shouldn’t? Socks, plastic bags, rubbish from the bin, cushions from the couch…. I think we have all been there, especially with puppies but even older dogs who … Continue reading →

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Ted! Dog of the Week!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Ted has been with Newtown SPCA now since he was a little cuddle puppy. He was born just after Christmas on the 29th. He is a Staffy/Bull Terrier Cross with a busy personality. When he was first moved down from … Continue reading →

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APDTNZ conference 2011- a synopsis

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Recent nasty cold/cough aside, I had a great time at the APDTNZ conference this year. The conference delegates ranged from all over New Zealand and included many dog trainers (of course) but there were also quite a few Veterinarians, Vet … Continue reading →

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Zac! Dog of the Week!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Zac is a Brindle Labrador mix, has has gotten to be quite a chunky boy since he was first surrendered to the SPCA in Waikanae in February. At that time he was not quite 4 months old and had been … Continue reading →

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Nippiness

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

I always hear a note of worry in my client’s voices when they tell me that their new puppy is “nippy”. So lets be very clear, nipping is not aggression, and it is does not mean your puppy is going … Continue reading →

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Pumba! Dog of the Week!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Pumba is a rough and tumble girl with the face of a comedian. She is a Mastiff cross, born in October 2010. She arrived at Newtown SPCA in February at 4 months old. She spent some time with the puppies … Continue reading →

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