Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be extremely dangerous and even fatal for your pet, that’s why it’s important to be able to recognise...

Kids and dogs can make an excellent mix, as they aren’t just a source of happiness and enjoyment, but they have been shown to positively ...

If you plan on keeping your puppy/dog inside for extended periods, it’s important to teach them about going to the toilet outside, and th...

Congrats! You’ve just been told you’re going to have a brand new puppy BUT you have no idea how to prepare, so that’s why we’ve developed...

Developing a list of house rules is very important before a puppy arrives, as it will save you and your family a great deal of stress whe...

Over recent years pet insurance has surged in popularity as more and more people realise the overwhelming benefits of insuring their pet....

Your pup has been raised on a natural diet. This diet must continue if you are to receive the optimum health in your pup. Most simply, th...

Exercise Any Portuguese Water Dog puppy is going to be very active and needs mental and physical exercise to keep them stimulated and hap...

Taking your pup to obedience training is an important step in making sure your dog becomes a well rounded and behaved member of your fami...

Ear infections are common issues in breeds with floppy ears, such as the Portuguese Water Dog, which unfortunately can lead to causing yo...

Appropriately fencing and dog-proofing your backyard is an important part of making sure your dog lives a happy and healthy life. Often d...

Many owners confine their dogs to a life of either being inside or outside, with little to no opportunity to experience the opposite of w...

Increasingly breeders are becoming more and more selective about the homes their puppies go to, and that means the days of choosing your ...

Unlike our other articles, this one is short and to the point, however it’s an important message that you need to consider before owning ...

Dogs require a lot of work, time, and patience to become excellent pets, and whilst they are almost always loving and playful, a lot of e...

It’s becoming increasingly common for puppies to be desexed before leaving their breeders and finding a home with their new families, and...

At Ocean Diver Kennels the only diet we endorse is a purely raw food diet, consisting of uncooked animal parts, such as chicken frames, b...

Health is an important part of what we do, which is why we require all our pups to be fed a raw diet, so that the best platform for healt...

Most owners want the best for the dogs, and will try their best to ensure they live a happy and healthy life, however sometimes they negl...