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Owning a Dog

A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Safe and Enjoyable Car Travel for Puppies

A trip in the car is a big experience for a puppy. There are unfamiliar sounds, movement, smells and a restraint they may still

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Owning a Dog

Adopting Littermates: An In-Depth Guide for Australian Families

Bringing home two puppies means planning for each dog’s needs, both together and separately. Being littermates does not tell us exactly how they will

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Owning a Dog

The Ultimate Guide to Puppy Sleep

Helping your puppy sleep starts with a comfortable place to rest, a manageable routine and reassurance when they need you. There is no single

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Dangers for Puppies and Dogs

Listen as we talk about ears!

Ear problems are one of THE most common problems our dogs develop. And ear infections are very painful, as you would know if you

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Owning a Dog

Retractable Leads: A Closer Look

Selecting the Ideal Lead for Your Dog: An Expanded Perspective from Jordan Dog Training, with Queensland Legislation Considerations At Jordan Dog Training, we’re committed

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Owning a Dog

A Guide to Welcoming a Rescue Dog into Your Home

Introduction Welcoming a rescue dog into your home is an incredibly rewarding journey, enriching both your lives. At Jordan Dog Training, we are committed

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Redirected Aggression article graphic with two dogs playing on grass

Dog Behaviour

Understanding and Managing Redirected Aggression in Dogs

A dog is barking and lunging at another dog behind a fence. Someone reaches for their collar, and the dog turns and bites the

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Owning a Dog

20 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog

Choosing to welcome a dog into your home is a rewarding decision that comes with significant commitment and responsibilities. At Jordan Dog Training, we’re

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Dog Behaviour

Puppy Mouthing Management Guide

Puppy Mouthing Management Guide By Justin Jordan. Originally published: 12 March 2024. Updated: 25 October 2026. Puppy mouthing and biting are among the most

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Dangers for Puppies and Dogs

Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs: Supervision, Exits and Safer Swimming

Being able to swim does not make a dog safe around a pool. Exhaustion, difficulty finding an exit and unsupervised access can all lead

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Juno, a Golden Retriever puppy, resting her head on her paws on a tiled floor indoors.

Dangers for Puppies and Dogs

Cortisol in Dogs: Understanding the Stress Hormone and Its Impacts on Canine Health

Cortisol often comes up when people discuss stress in dogs. It is part of normal physiology, but it is not a behaviour label and

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Dangers for Puppies and Dogs

Grass Seeds in Dogs’ Paws

Grass seeds, whilst seemingly harmless, pose a significant risk to dogs, particularly during the warmer months when they are most prevalent. The structure of

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