Kensington Hounds5 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGSLEEP, REST & OVERSTIMULATIONDogs, as a species, typically require approximately 14-18 hours of rest and sleep per day, with puppies needing even more (around 16-20...
Kensington Hounds3 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGCHEWINGChewing is a natural behaviour for dogs and serves several important purposes, both physically and mentally! Understanding the benefits...
Kensington Hounds6 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGBEHAVIOUR AND DIETThe Critical Role of Nutrition in Modulating Behaviour and the HPA Axis in Dogs Understanding the nuanced relationship between nutrition,...
Kensington Hounds5 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGEXERCISING YOUR DOG OR PUPPYThe "5-minute rule" is a commonly cited guideline suggesting that puppies should engage in 5 minutes of structured exercise (like walks)...
Kensington Hounds3 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGTRIGGER STACKINGTrigger stacking refers to the cumulative effect of different stressors or arousing stimuli on a dog, leading to an increased state of...
Kensington Hounds3 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGTHE FOREVER DOG - GUT MICROBIOME"The Forever Dog" by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker explores various aspects of canine health and longevity, emphasizing the critical...
Kensington Hounds2 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGGLYCOTOXINS IN PROCESSED DOG FOODAdvanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are compounds that significantly impact both human and pet health, arising from the reaction...
Kensington Hounds3 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGENRICHMENTWhy do dogs need ‘Enrichment’? Enrichment for dogs refers to activities and experiences designed to stimulate their minds, encourage...
Kensington Hounds3 min readHEALTH & WELLBEINGANXIETY & STRESSCauses of stress & anxiety: When working with dogs we need to think about their emotions and what things in their environment can cause a...