Apr 29, 2013 | Dog Blog
I’m lucky enough to have a job I really love, but like everything else, a bit of variety helps make any job more interesting. A local dog bed company recently asked me to source & manage dogs for a photo shoot. The pictures taken on the day would be used to...
Mar 25, 2013 | Dog Blog
Watch any two dogs greeting off leash & you’ll notice several things happening. The first is that well socialised, good canine communicators don’t run directly up to another dog. They approach at an angle. There will often be several pacifying gestures, white...
Jan 22, 2013 | Dog Blog
How breeders can help produce happier, more confident, less aggressive pet dogs, through an early intervention programme. How puppy buyers can choose the best pet dogs, with a little research and by asking the right questions. I’m a passionate advocate of puppy...
Oct 25, 2012 | Dog Blog
As the owner of a 15 year old deaf & partially sighted dog, it’s become clear that challenging my old lady mentally & physically may be resulting in a more alert, active & interactive oldie than would otherwise be the case. Plenty of research into...Aug 21, 2012 | Dog Blog
Evening Chronicle, Monday 20th August. Feedback, page 20 As of Aug. 20th, strict new dog control laws will be enforced in Newcastle’s open spaces. If a dog is seen to be dangerously out of control or threatening, enforcement officers have been given powers to...
Aug 10, 2012 | Dog Blog
I am passionate about early puppy socialisation. That’s why I got quite annoyed this week when I heard a client tell me that her vet had re-started her puppy’s vaccination programme. This, despite the breeder having already organized the first injection to allow for... 
