The Block

Good reads for life with a dog

Notes, guides, and lessons from people walking the same block. Sorted by what you need.

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Guide Mastering Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Singapore Use rewards to teach everyday skills, keep the environment manageable and pause when your dog is distressed. Agree safe puppy socialisation with your vet and… 6 min read Read →
Guide Realistic Dog Training Timeline for Singapore Owners Build a training plan around useful progress in everyday Singapore settings, rather than a promise that every dog will master the same skills in the same… 8 min read Read →
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. 8 min read Read →
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… 7 min read Read →
Guide Recall, and where to practise it safely in Singapore Recall is the most important thing you can teach your dog, and Singapore gives you almost nowhere legal to practise it off-leash. Here is how to build it… 8 min read Read →
Guide Clicker basics A clicker is a timing tool, nothing more and nothing less. Learn to use it well in a small Singapore flat and you will have the clearest, most efficient… 8 min read Read →

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