Happy Christmas and a happy & safe new year to all our customers and canine companions. Now that the silly season is well and truly under way here are some homely hints for a happy holiday. Never ever give a…

Previously we talked about how to avoid possessive aggression. The best way to prevent this is to teach the dog that fair exchange is not robbery… which is the underlying principal of the retrieve exercise. Teaching the dog how to…

Safety Guidlines Children and dogs no matter how well behaved should NEVER EVER be left unattended. Do not acquire a dog that is going to grow bigger than your smallest child. For children under the age of seven a small…

Hello again. Recently I have had several owners contact me about their possessive dogs. This problem is usually described by the owner as the dog growls whenever it steals something and the owner tries to get it back. So for…

Due to their shorter life spans dog mature relatively faster then we do. Human are consider adults at 18 years old where as it takes a puppy just 1-2 years to mature. Consequently one week in a puppy’s life is…

Just in case. Always keep your front gates/ hall door closed. Keep your dog on a lead when near traffic…even in the car park. Have your dog clearly identified and tagged. Do not allow children under the age of twelve…

Just a note about holidays, warm weather and kennelling Please check out boarding establishments in person. If you can it is advisable to leave you dog or cat for a weekend before your annual holiday, so that the animal knows…

Please do not buy a puppy without researching where it has come from. A good breeder will ask you the prospective owner as many questions as you should ask them. Both breeder and buyer should have the puppy’s welfare at…

May I suggest that when choosing to get a dog the following points must be considered. Does everyone in the household want a dog Who is the dog for? What is the reason for getting a dog, if the dog…