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...
Just a Dog
//www.dogsinvited.co.uk/blog/?p=51%20Have%20a%20read%20and%20a%20look%20for%20your%20holibobsJust a Dog A little bit of background as to why I love been around dogs
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...
Is it like Marmite?
I had a day off during the week, and found myself with five minutes to spare. I had a look on the forum at Pet dog Forum . There was a link there to an article by a journalist by the name of Jake Wallis Simons. In the course of the article he does raise some...
Sitting on the ‘Electric’Fence
Ive had an interesting phone call today, which has really made stop and think, which doesnt do me any good, because it makes my brain hurt!I have read and heard about electric shock collars for training dogs, which have now been banned in England and Wales. What I...
Its not always their fault.
For a change I have had a fairly busy couple of weeks socially. We are fortunate that we have brilliant neighbours who babysit our dogs, and we return the favour. Usually If we go away for a few days the dogs come with us, as mentioned on the previous blog.Whilst I...
You dont need to do much with a lab do you?
How often do I hear this? or "Its only a wash". Just imagine all that hair rinsed out around your bath. This my new mate George, who I have been fortunate enough to adopt. That loose hair is just from one side of him, no wonder he is smiling. Dependant on the...
