Choosing the right dog: questions to ask before you fall in love
Lifestyle, housing, budget and the Moroccan climate: practical criteria for choosing a dog that truly suits you, puppy or adult.
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Practical guides to choosing, training, feeding and caring for your dog in Morocco. They are written for owners here: the climate, the rules, the vets and everyday life.
Choosing and welcoming
Adopting or buying a dog in Morocco: the checks that matter
Health record, puppy age, meeting the seller, warning signs: how to adopt or buy a dog with confidence and avoid scams.
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Bringing a puppy home: getting the first days right
Preparing the house, getting through the first night, setting a routine and introducing the puppy to the family: a guide to the first days.
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Training
Puppy training: the basics to set from the first weeks
Positive reinforcement, socialisation, basic cues and loose-lead walking: a simple, kind method for training your puppy.
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House-training your puppy: a step-by-step method
Regular trips outside, rewards and handling accidents: how to house-train a puppy without punishment, in a flat or a house.
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Food
Kibble, wet food or home-cooked: how to feed your dog well
The pros and limits of each type of food, portions and switching diets: how to choose without being led by marketing.
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Reading a kibble label: what the ingredients really tell you
Ingredient list, analytical constituents and marketing claims: learn to decode a bag of kibble in five minutes.
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Foods that are dangerous for dogs: the list to know
Chocolate, grapes, onions, cooked bones… everyday foods that are toxic to dogs, the signs of poisoning and what to do.
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Health
Dog vaccines and deworming: the schedule to follow
Which vaccines a puppy needs, when boosters are due and how often to deworm: your dog’s health calendar, explained simply.
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When to take your dog to the vet: the signs that don’t lie
Life-threatening emergencies, symptoms to watch and the annual check-up: how to tell whether your dog needs a vet, and how soon.
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Rabies in Morocco: protecting your dog and your family
How it spreads, mandatory vaccination, free campaigns and what to do after a bite: the essentials on rabies in Morocco.
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Ticks, fleas and leishmaniasis: protecting your dog from parasites
The external parasites dogs face in Morocco, the diseases they carry and the prevention that works, season by season.
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Everyday care
Protecting your dog from the heat: a safe Moroccan summer
Walk times, hydration, scorching pavements and heatstroke: the habits that protect your dog when temperatures soar.
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Grooming your dog at home: brushing, bathing, nails and ears
How often to brush and bathe, how to trim nails and clean ears: a care routine for every coat type.
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The essential dog accessories (and the ones you can skip)
Collar or harness, lead, bowls, bed, toys and travel crate: how to equip yourself well without overspending.
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Travelling with your dog: within Morocco and abroad
Car journeys, paperwork, microchips and the rabies antibody test for Europe: how to plan a trip with your dog without nasty surprises.
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In Morocco
Popular dog breeds in Morocco: temperament and needs
German Shepherd, Malinois, Husky, Bichon, but also the Aïdi and the Sloughi: a portrait of the most common breeds in Morocco and what they need.
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Dogs and the law in Morocco: what every owner should know
Law 56-12 on dangerous dogs, mandatory rabies vaccination and owner liability: the rules to know, explained simply.
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