Hands up if you pick it up?

This morning I may have taken the law into my own hands.  I wound down the window of my van to suggest a lady pick her dog’s pooh up from the pavement, rather than walk on pretending it hadn’t happened.  She replied that she didn’t have a bag with her.  Had I not been...
If You’re Happy & You Know it Wag Your Tail.

If You’re Happy & You Know it Wag Your Tail.

Following the Crufts controversy last week involving independent health checks on certain highlighted breeds, the discussion of a pedigree dog’s physical health & well-being has once again come to the fore. It’s wonderful that this issue is being taken seriously...
Is there ever a good time to get a dog?

Is there ever a good time to get a dog?

When it comes to taking on the commitment of a new dog, the simple answer to this question is ‘Yes’. Settling your new addition into the family and succeeding to raise a well adjusted family dog can be influenced directly by what’s happening in your life and that of...

Mental Exercise for Your Dog, Peace & Quiet For You!

Cold winter nights.  Less time to walk the dogs.  Why not try the Adventure Box to help keep your dog mentally active, entertained and content, while you enjoy some peace and quiet? Mental Exercise For Your Dog. Peace & Quiet For You!  
Spooky….

Spooky….

As dogs enter their teen stage of development (from 6 months onwards), they can develop fear issues over things which previously, they would have been happy to be around.  It’s important to continue careful socialisation during the first 2 years of their life,...
You owe this to your dog…

You owe this to your dog…

I cannot take credit for this. I read it in The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook by Kyra Sundance & I liked it so much, I thought I’d reproduce it here. You owe this to your dog…. Adequate food and medical care A life that is beyond mere survival...