It is very often stated that when you attend dog training school it is not the dogs that are in need of training but the owners. Your dog can only actually carry out what you tell them to do. If your instruction is unclear how can you expect your dog to perform the command properly? (more…)

A lot of dogs enjoy digging, some breeds more than others. The terrier breeds are amongst the worse dogs for digging they seem to actually thrive on it! Puppies also love to dig, it is a new experience for them and once they discover the pure delight to be gained from digging there is no stopping the little dears! (more…)

Most of us do not think twice about the cold weather. We simply put on some extra layers and shield ourselves against the conditions. (more…)

Like so many of the different varieties of dogs the actual origin of the Great Dane breed seems to be shrouded in mist. It has been said that Egyptian drawings have been discovered containing dogs that look like an ancestor of the Great Dane. One of the first and earliest images dates back to the 12th century. It displays a massive Great Dane like breed of dog being led by an Assyrian and attached by a woven lead.
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Most dogs can be trained to become excellent travellers and actually look forward to going in the car. This is especially true if you begin their training when they are still young. The only problem with this is that unfortunately your little puppy’s initial journey by car will more than likely be to the vet. (more…)

One of the most frequent complaints about canine behaviour is barking. Aside from the aggressive dog the barking dog is probably the pet annoyance of several non-dog owners. (more…)

Poodles have always carried a bit of a stigma with them as one of the more pampered dogs of the canine world. This is largely due to the way they are often presented at dog shows. (more…)

Every dog owner’s nightmare is losing their puppy / dog. Owners can take precautions but sometimes accidents occur and dogs do escape from the garden or run off after a squirrel on a walk. (more…)

You have selected the breed of dog that you would like to share your life and home with and you have completed the necessary research into the actual breed. The question now is do you choose a male or female puppy / dog? (more…)

When it comes to neutering your dog there are so many conflicting opinions regarding the topic that it can become very bewildering to owners. (more…)