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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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. 6 min read Read →
Article Condo Pet Rules in Singapore: What Your MCST Actually Allows Check condo pet by-laws, AVS limits and tenancy permission together. Practical questions, shared-space planning and what to do if a rule or notice is disputed. 4 min read Read →
Article Could we take our time by the sea? Life with Udo: a day by the sea. Warm stories from a dog’s point of view, with practical advice for life together in Singapore. 3 min read Read →
Article Dog Dental Care in Singapore: Brushing, Chews, and Cleaning Costs Dog dental care in Singapore: warning signs, daily brushing, product evidence and what to ask about examination, anaesthesia and costs. 4 min read Read →
Article Dog Grooming in Singapore: Costs, Frequency, and What to Look For Grooming frequency, typical Singapore salon prices, mobile vs salon trade-offs, and red flags every dog owner should know before booking. 6 min read Read →
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… 5 min read Read →
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. 6 min read Read →
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… 4 min read Read →
Article Sterilising Your Dog in Singapore: Timing, Costs, and What to Expect Dog sterilisation in Singapore: individual timing, AVS licensing, itemised costs, preparation, recovery and when to call the vet. 4 min read Read →
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… 8 min read Read →
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 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… 5 min read Read →
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… 8 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 →
Guide Leave It, Stay, Drop: Three Cues Before Recall in Singapore Most Singapore dog owners focus on recall first, but leave it, stay, and drop do more of the daily safety work in a dense urban environment. These three cues… 5 min read Read →
Events Dog-friendly events this weekend in Singapore (10 July 2026) July 2026 event archive: corrected admission details, separate activity registration and evidence limits for a pet wellness listing. 6 min read Read →
Article Grooming needs by coat type in Singapore's climate How to groom single, double, curly, wiry, silky, smooth and hairless coats in Singapore. Brushing, bathing, drying, ears and skin health in the humidity. 6 min read Read →
Guide Leash Training a New Dog or Puppy in Singapore Getting a brand-new dog or puppy happy on a leash is a gentle, gradual job, not a one-session fix. Start indoors, reward the position you want, and let your… 7 min read Read →

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