A more sweet-natured dog it would be hard to find! The Labrador is the most even-tempered of dogs and, despite its size, can be the perfect house dog even with young children around. In fact, the whole family will enjoy the adventure, watching him grow from puppy to young dog to adult. His antics and…
Articles from February 2014
Collecting a urine sample from your dog
Collecting a urine sample from your dog Collecting an urine sample can be a bit tricky so it’s a good idea to know how to get one before you need to. Your dog is going to think you are a bit strange following him or her about with a container! Items that you will need :…
Ripley’s story – a medical emergency
Ripley’s story – a medical emergency Ripley is my 10.5 year old Golden Retriever who suddenly, one Saturday afternoon, started acting out of character by wanting to go out in the garden every few minutes to pee. It was apparent that he was also straining and it was not really possible to tell if he…
DIY Dog toys for your playful pal
Most responsible dog owners will surely see the sense in keeping their pooches entertained as much as possible, whether that be when they are with them or during those long hours when the dog is home alone. There has always been a huge selection of squeaky or jangly toys available at good pet shops…
DIY dog toys from socks
Equipment: old sock tennis ball treats Skill Level: Easy Dogs are great fun, and man’s best friend. We want to make them happy, and that often means buying plenty of toys and other things that make their lives more fun. This can cause quite a problem if funds are short, so it is always interesting…
The Muffin Tin Game
Equipment: MuffinTin, Tennis Balls, Treats Skill Level: Easy This game is very popular and often recommended by Dog trainers such as Tip Top Dog School and best of all it is cheap and easy to do I am sure you are aware there are so many games that you can play to entertain your dog…
Natural flea remedies for dogs
Keeping dogs free of fleas is sometimes a full time job. The easiest thing to do is to reach for the remedies that are sold in chemists and stores. However, these don’t always sit well with everyone because they are full of chemicals. It is sometimes worthwhile considering alternative remedies and a more natural…