Dog owners are responsible for controlling their dogs in any public place whilst out on a dog walk Every dog needs to be trained to obey basic commands Follow some basic rules and use common sense Owning a dog is a privilege that every dog owner must take seriously. Dogs must be cared for and…
Articles from December 2017
Pet Correctors are bad news for Dog Welfare
A can of Pet Corrector spray releases a “hiss” sounding spray of compressed air, which claims to disrupt undesirable behaviour in dogs, such as aggression, jumping up and barking. The noise claims to be comparable to the natural warning noise made by a snake or a cat and grasps the dog’s immediate attention. The ethos…
Are Christmas Plants dangerous for our Pets?
Looking at Christmas from a dog’s perspective, there are lots of exciting and unusual things appearing in your home, making it a very appealing time for them to get into all kinds of mischief. There are many interesting wrapped gifts, sparkling decorations, enticing foods and unusual trees and plants. Your dog will no doubt be…
Doggy Christmas Stockings
Does your Dog receive a Christmas Stocking? Hanging up Christmas Stockings over the fireplace is a long-standing tradition. We fill them with gifts, candies, toys and treats, basically anything that will fit into a stocking. They are certainly a fun factor of the festive period, and certainly one worth sharing with our four-legged pets. Do…
12 Days of Doggy Christmas
Now we are on the busy countdown to Christmas, planning, shopping, wrapping presents and cooking, our thoughts may not always be on our pets, and just how hazardous this time of the year can be for them. Their usual comfy environment is changing, as their owners introduce trees, decorations, unusual flowers, and not to mention…
Walks with your dog in Wintry Weather
This freezing, snowy, winter weather we are experiencing just now, sometimes makes it more difficult for you to walk your dog, yet regardless of the chilly conditions, you should try and maintain an exercise routine for your pet. If your pet doesn’t have regular exercise, he won’t be able to release his pent-up energy and…