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 Choose better Skin Allergies and Hot Spots: A Singapore Guide Why Singapore's humidity triggers dog skin allergies and hot spots, plus home care tips and vet guidance for HDB dog owners.
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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. -
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 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 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 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. -
Article Leash Training Basics for Singapore Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide Learn leash training basics for Singapore dogs. Improve walks, manage pulling, and know when to seek professional help for a well-behaved pet. -
Guide A daily routine for working Singapore dog owners: WFO, hybrid, and the dog at home A dog does not need you home all day. It needs a routine it can predict, enough physical and mental work bracketing your absence, and a plan for the hours in… -
Guide The Singapore dog health calendar: monsoon parasites, heatstroke and tick fever through the year A good health calendar makes dog ownership feel more manageable. It tells you what is due, what has changed and who to call, without pretending every dog needs… -
Guide Reactivity in the lift lobby The HDB lift lobby is an almost perfectly designed trigger: a tiny space, zero retreat options, and doors that open without warning onto whatever is waiting on… -
Guide Separation anxiety on HDB working hours Help a dog who struggles alone with a veterinary assessment, suitable company and gradual practice within their comfort. Barking timing is not a diagnosis,…
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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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