Who Rescued Who ?
A little background I warn you now, this is going to be a bit personal, well for me. This post was inspired by a an organisation that sells products in the US, to help fund rescue dogs. One of their tops carries the above slogan, and it got me to thinking. I wasn't...
Dog Grooming Instruction Taster Days
"I Can't Groom" "He (or she) won't let me groom them". A comment I hear frequently from new customers, generally just before I'm presented with a dog I have to clip off due to matting. Some scenarios are worse than others. Ok some dogs are less...
Its Hot, My Dog needs grooming now.
As soon as we get a change in the weather to a hot day, yes I know we are in Wales, the phone starts going even crazier. Fortunately my regulars know that a planned dog grooming routine can help keep their dogs cool. A very short cut all over, is not always the...
Whats good for the dog..can also benefit you.
Its been a while, but I like to think I don't post just for the sake of it. This entry has come about having read a post on a breed specific forum, from a person who wasn't happy at how their dog came back from the groomer. The person posting was not in the wrong, but...
“Can a person have too many dogs ?”
Having posted a picture on my facebook profile of all our gang, I was asked Can a person have too many dogs. My favourite one liner is " The correct number of dogs = n+1, where n equates to the number of dogs already in the household. Joking aside, it is something...
How to choose a dog groomer
Quite often its one thing people don't take into account when they decide to take on a new pawpal. Regular grooming is essential to help maintain your dog's coat and health. Some breeds will require more maintenance than others, and if you decide to have it done...
“Its Hot keep your dog Cool”
Every year at the first sign of a bit of heat we are inundated with calls stating I need my dog shaved today because he/she is too hot. Taking this course of action is not always appropriate, and can in fact be harmful for your dog. All dogs should have their coats...
I’m no behavourial expert…But..
Two years ago I was forced into a position where I had to slow down for health reasons. During this period of time, I have had my eyes opened to the work of those who help rescuing and rehoming Dogs. The aim of this is not to argue the why's and wherefores of various...
Compulsary Chips to hold Breeders details?
Another question posed on facebook, thats a good starting point for a debate, this time posted by Viovet: Dog Breeding: Should the breeder be responsible for the dog for life? A recent post on the Kennel Club facebook wall supports the idea that microchip details...
It started with a bit of leg pulling
One of the advantages of working with dogs, is that I have come across some wonderful people, who work hard, often without praise, to rescue and rehome dogs. Where I can I like to think I help in my own small way, by sharing pictures and posts on Social Media,and on a...
Don’t get me started!
Good old facebook! Local to us we have a selling site, and an attached forum, Today I found this question posed by one of the admins "Should animals (especially dogs) be advertised on these facebook sites? I have a real bug over seeing these - especially the ones...
Welsh Dog law consultation, BSL and my thoughts
Today I had this post shared on my facebook page courtesy Of Linda at ARC:DOG OWNERS IN WALES TAKE NOTICE !IF YOU LIVE IN WALES & OWN A DOG/S, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK & PASS ON YOUR COMMENTS. THIS IS A CONSULTATION ON CHANGING DOG LAWS IN WALES &...
Whats that Got to do with dogs?
The answer, before you go any further, is probably nothing. Apart from the fact that the inspiration for writing it came after an article was forwarded to me by Lyn at Dougals Den. The article from This is staffordshire, highlights what can happen when a group of...
A change of subject….
This year I have two poppies, Both Red and white. We had an interesting conversation this week about what they represent. To me the Red is the symbol of rememberance for all the individuals who gave their lives initially during the 'War to end all wars' and those who...
Away with the dogs !
Thanks to Iain Dangerfield at Dogs Invited for this weeks blog entry. He and his family like me, prefer to take their dogs on holiday with them. Their website is a good port of call for finding Dog friendly accommodation.Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation in...
