The Block
Good reads for life with a dog
Notes, guides, and lessons from people walking the same block. Sorted by what you need.
By concern Heatstroke & hot pavement 20 Puppy basics 14 Senior care 14 Anxiety & stress 13 Reactivity & leash aggression 9 Separation anxiety 7
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Arthritis 5 Excessive barking 4 Joint & mobility 4 Paw care 4 Recall training 4 Eye conditions 3 Gut health & poop 3 Itchy skin 3 Leash pulling 3 Resource guarding 3 Epilepsy & seizures 2 Fleas, ticks & mosquitoes 2 Weight management 2 Allergies 1 Brachycephalic airway issues 1 Collapsed trachea 1 Cushing's syndrome 1 Dental health 1 Heart conditions 1 House training 1 Hypothyroidism 1 Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) 1 Patellar luxation 1 Thunderstorm & firework fear 1
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Article Pet First Aid Courses in Singapore: What You Learn From the Singapore Red Cross workshop to specialist canine CPR providers, here is what pet first aid courses actually teach Singapore dog owners.
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Article Puppy Fear Periods: The Weeks When Everything Suddenly Looks Scary Puppy fear periods are normal developmental windows, not a sign of bad temperament. Here's how Singapore owners can spot one and respond correctly. -
Article The 5 Behaviour Problems Singapore Dog Owners Ask About Most A hub guide to Singapore's five most common dog behaviour problems: barking, resource guarding, separation anxiety, lift lobby reactivity and leash pulling. -
Article Why Your Dog Is Perfect at Home but a Mess at the Void Deck Dogs that behave perfectly at home often struggle at void decks, wet markets and MRT stations. Here's why, and how owners can build public confidence. -
Article 5 Signs Your Dog Needs More Mental Stimulation Chewing, barking, pacing, and constant nudging often mean a dog needs more mental stimulation. Here is how Singapore flat owners can spot it and fix it. -
Article Senior Dog Arthritis and Joint Health in Singapore's Climate Changes in movement deserve assessment, even if your dog is older. Arthritis is manageable, but stiffness has other causes too. Ask for an individual pain and… -
Article The Dog Teenage Phase: What Changes Between 6 Months and 2 Years A guide to the dog adolescent phase in Singapore, covering training regression, secondary fear periods, and how owners can manage six months to two years. -
Article Epilepsy and Seizures in Dogs: A Singapore Owner's Guide Time a seizure, clear hazards and keep hands away from the mouth. Repeated seizures, incomplete recovery or a prolonged episode approaching five minutes need… -
Article IVDD in Dogs: A Singapore Guide to Slipped Discs and Recovery A Singapore vet guide to IVDD in dogs: breed risk, warning signs to spot at home, what the golden 24 hours means, and treatment options here. -
Article Reading Your Dog's Mouth: Panting, Lip Licks and Yawns Read lip licking, yawning and panting in context, recognise urgent warning signs and give your dog the space and care they need. -
Article Reading Your Dog's Eyes: What the Stare Really Means Learn what soft eye contact, whale eye and side-eye really mean in dogs, and why the same look reads differently in a lift lobby than at the park. -
Article Fireworks and Your Dog: Managing Noise Phobia in Singapore A practical Singapore fireworks plan: confirmed event schedules, safe retreat, gradual sound training and veterinary help for noise fear. No guaranteed product… -
Article Separation Anxiety in Singapore Dogs: HDB Realities and What to Do Dogs left alone 8+ hours in HDB flats face corridor echo, void deck noise, and lift triggers. Learn the enrichment hierarchy and when to see a vet behaviourist. -
Article Shock Collars and Prong Collars in Singapore: What the AVS Advisory Says The July 2025 AVS advisory on aversive training tools explained, including why shock and prong collars fail in HDB environments and what trainers recommend… -
Guide Understanding the Puppy Socialisation Window in Singapore Helping your puppy feel comfortable in Singapore starts with manageable, positive experiences. Early socialisation matters, but learning does not stop when the… -
Guide How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in Singapore Choose help for the problem your dog actually has. Ask how the trainer uses rewards, what they do when a dog is frightened or makes a mistake, and how you can… -
Guide Choosing a puppy class in Singapore: group, private or board-and-train? Choose a puppy class by how it handles your puppy, coaches your household and manages health, space and breaks. Ask six practical questions before comparing… -
Article Vet-Check Timelines for Dogs by Life Stage in Singapore Plan puppy, adult and senior vet visits in Singapore: individual review dates, vaccine records, clinic quotes and practical questions for your appointment.
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Heatstroke & hot pavement 20 Puppy basics 14 Senior care 14 Anxiety & stress 13 Reactivity & leash aggression 9 Separation anxiety 7 Arthritis 5 Excessive barking 4 Joint & mobility 4 Paw care 4 Recall training 4 Eye conditions 3 Gut health & poop 3 Itchy skin 3 Leash pulling 3 Resource guarding 3 Epilepsy & seizures 2 Fleas, ticks & mosquitoes 2 Weight management 2 Allergies 1 Brachycephalic airway issues 1 Collapsed trachea 1 Cushing's syndrome 1 Dental health 1 Heart conditions 1 House training 1 Hypothyroidism 1 Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) 1 Patellar luxation 1 Thunderstorm & firework fear 1
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