If you are considering working with dogs but cannot quite decide which way to turn then how about becoming a dog handler? Dogs are ‘employed’ for various tasks by various organisations including the police, armed forces, fire and rescue and even prisons use dogs at times. (more…)

For an insect that is so small in its stature the flea can surprisingly cause dogs and their owners no end of problems. Fleas are particularly hardy insects with a life expectancy of between a couple of weeks right through to a couple of years depending on their environment. The trouble is that during their life a pair of little fleas can produce literally millions of delightful, little offspring! The female flea can lay up to 50 eggs in just one day. (more…)

Your puppy or adult dog will receive all the normal, regular health check-ups from the vet but there are some certain checks you can do yourself at home, try and fix a routine and do them monthly. (more…)

The Bergamasco dog can be traced back some 7,000 years ago to the Phoenicians who were an ancient civilization of people who were centred around Israel. (more…)

Once upon a time taking the dog for a walk would very often turn into a family event. A rucksack would be packed and everyone would trundle off for a few hours. (more…)

The adorable little Pug has an oriental origin and this delightful breed of dog was very highly regarded and considered to be of the upmost importance to the local people. (more…)

So with the summer months approaching fast our thoughts turn to our holidays and more and more people these days like to take their faithful dog with them, but what if you like to go abroad? (more…)

The summer months bring with them plenty of lovely sunny weather and the opportunity for you and your canine pal to go on long walks together. Unfortunately though the summer also brings with it some especially unwelcome visitors. (more…)

Most dog owners have heard of a ‘clicker’ but not all of them know how to use one properly. The basic concept behind this natty little piece of equipment is the association of sound translating to a tasty reward.
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The birthplace of the Airedale terrier breed was a valley, also called a dale, named Airedale. It is located in the West Riding of Yorkshire between the Aire and the Wharfe rivers. (more…)