It is the time of year that most pet owners dread, November, as it brings with it the bangs and whistles of fireworks. Dogs in general are terrified of all the noise as their hearing is so much more sensitive than ours. Obviously you will always encounter the exception to the rule and come across the odd dog that really does not know what all the fuss is about! (more…)

Most people will teach their puppy/dog the basic commands such as ‘sit,’ ‘stay,’ and ‘down.’ For most puppies and adult dogs this will prove to be enough as with these basic commands a young puppy or an adult dog can be controlled.
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Puppies cannot turn their attention to newspapers, books or even the internet for advice when they are trying to learn something new. They cannot even ask their owners for assistance or guidance either.
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Even though dogs belonging to the same breed do tend to possess many of the same traits, such as their exercise requirement and a tendency to be snappy, you cannot predict with any certainty what kind of adult dog a puppy will grow up to be. (more…)

Have you seen the film, ‘Scent of a Woman?’ In the film the famous actor Al Pacino plays a blind man and through his sense of smell he can tell a lot about women that he meets. (more…)

So you would like your canine friend to become a Therapy Dog? Does the thought of your little pal bringing joy to all the people that he/she visits make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
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The history of the wonderful Golden Retriever shows that this dog is a truly British breed; they were ‘evolved’ in Britain back in the 1800’s.
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Reading body language has never been an easy task, reading a dog and attempting to anticipate their next move can be very complicated.
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We can tell a lot about one another from facial expressions. We can see immediately if someone is happy, angry, sad or worried just from looking at their face. (more…)

We all know puppies are extremely cute and have the ability to melt even the toughest heart, those imploring huge eyes, that little tail that never stops wagging, that delightful clean pink tummy and those needle-like teeth! (more…)