Jon Buchan

The risks and problems associated with overweight dogs

If you over feed your pet, you can contribute to serious long term health problems Dogs are prone to diabetes and heart issues as well as problems with internal organs and connective muscular dysfunction. If you think your pet might be overweight, there... Read >

There are some things you should take into consideration when pairing up different species in your h

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs tend to get along well, enjoying each other’s company and even enjoying taking exercise together when you let them roam around the garden. However their relationship may need to be regulated. There is no chance of reproduction but ... Read >

If you’re looking for information, tips and advice on feeding a puppy then look no further

Have you ever wondered what the difference between puppy food and adult dog food is? Well, it’s simple. Adult dog food is lower in calories, protein and fat. . The reason behind this is that the building and repairing properties of protein and the high ... Read >

Dog behaviour issues

If you own a pet dog that won’t stop barking it can jeapordise a relaxed happy home life. This can be further exacerbated if you have young children, thin walls, or live in close proximity to neighbours. It is not only irritating, at times it can be star... Read >

Effective engagement

People engage themselves when they are brought into the decision making process in a well governed way; leader and employee engagement is a way of leading first and a set of skills and processes second. Well governed begins with the lead group negotiati... Read >

Top ten tips for effective engagement

1: Make all leaders, managers and supervisors ‘chief engagement officers’ Most employees do not work at the core or pinnacle of a large institution. Most work in small crevices in departments, teams and branches, no matter how famous or large their empl... Read >

Conditions for effective employee engagement

There are three key conditions necessary for effective and sustainable employee engagement: • A culture of distributed leadership which enables people at work to liberate their creativity to deliver surprisingly good results for their institution and th... Read >

It’s all about leaders

First and foremost effective employee engagement is a leadership philosophy requiring leaders at every level to become well versed in particular tools, techniques and capabilities. Enabling effective engagement cannot be the preserve of just one area, i... Read >