The 10 in 1 dog vaccine is a combined live freeze-dried vaccine against canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and canine parainfluenza virus type 2. Each 1-ml dose of vaccine contains attenuated canine distemper virus, at least 104.0 CCID50, attenuated canine adenovirus (CAV2), at least 102.5 CCID50, attenuated canine...Read More
How many 5-in-1 vaccine does a dog need?
The main vaccination brand you will find offered in Ireland is the 5-in-1 from Merck Animal Health, known as Nobivac. This dosage is generally given in 2 parts, the first when the puppy is 6 weeks of age, and the 2nd part 2-4 weeks later. Two doses are required for...Read More
At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?
Dogs require annual booster vaccines throughout their lives; this is to ensure maximum protection against life-threatening diseases. We base our choice of vaccines on the lifestyle of the dog rather than age. Annual boosters usually cover leptospirosis and kennel cough (can be given every six months). However, distemper, parvovirus and...Read More
What is the 5-in-1 vaccine for dogs?
The 5-in-1 vaccine used in the UK was DTaP/IPV/Hib, which stands for ‘Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Polio Vaccine, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)’. The 5-in-1 protects against these five different diseases. The introduction of a vaccine against these five diseases resulted in a remarkable decline in the number of...Read More
Do adult dogs need 5-in-1 vaccine?
Annual booster vaccinations are needed throughout your dog’s life to maintain their protection from harmful disease. Some boosters are required every year, while others are needed every three years; this is because the protection they offer becomes less effective over time. The booster vaccinations dogs require are: Boosters for distemper,...Read More
What is the 6 in 1 dog vaccine called?
A DAPPv + Cv vaccine (also known as a DA2PPv + Cv) is a combination vaccine for dogs and puppies.
A combination dog vaccine offers protection against several dog serious diseases in a single shot.
The DAPPv + Cv offers dogs protection against Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 1 (hepatitis), Adenovirus...Read More
How to train recall around distractions?
To train recall around distractions, I knew my gap was in recalling Otis away from something he wanted to eat when he was close to it and off leash. For our training session, I decided to use chicken as the distraction and chose to work in a relatively small and...Read More
How to train a very distracted dog?
Play must always come first so that you are interesting and relevant. Play a lot, play at least once a day for 20-30 minutes per session. This makes you interesting and makes it much easier to say “hey, don’t worry about that squirrel.” We want to positively condition a way...Read More
Is it too late to teach my dog recall?
If your pooch keeps darting off when you call them, stick with training on a long lead attached to a harness, and only let them off-lead in secure areas.
Only let your dog off their lead in open spaces when you’re confident they’ll come back when called.
If you aren’t...Read More
What are the best words for recall training?
This could be, ‘Come’, ‘Here’, or you can even use a whistle, just make sure you choose your word and stick to it.
To introduce the word, stand near your dog and call them to you with lots of enthusiasm, using your chosen cue word and their name.
When they...Read More
How do I regain focus after distractions?
To regain focus after distractions, limit distractions for one thing. You can single-handedly do this by wearing headphones, turning off your notifications, and giving the Pomodoro method a shot. Also, try willing yourself to refocus faster, see if you can’t force yourself to return to your zone in under 20...Read More
What to do if a dog ignores recall?
Don't try to eradicate your dog’s chase drive in any way, it’s an instinctual urge that’s part of who they are. Instead, use your dog's prey drive to your advantage. Choose a chaser tug toy that will tap in to (and fully satisfy) your dog's urge to chase - and...Read More
How do you teach a stubborn dog to recall?
To begin with, you will need to start this training in a secure area in your house or garden, where your dog is comfortable and doesn't have too many distractions.
First, you will need to work out what type of reward motivates your dog the most.
For many dogs, it’s...Read More
How long should a dog leash be for recall training?
A long line is a lead that is between 5m and 25m long. Personally, I recommend going with a 5-10m long line as it’s easier to handle than a 25m lead which will likely end up tying you up in knots. Too long and you have no control of your...Read More
How do you train excellent recall?
Teach your dog to respond to their name before adding recall. Teaching your pooch their name makes it easy for you to grab their attention when you need it. Always reward your dog when they come back. Start indoors, in your garden, or in another enclosed space with some tasty...Read More