Keeping dogs safe in hot weather

Keeping dogs safe in hot weather

Enjoying the heat? Like us, some of our dogs do, some don’t. My girl loves nothing better than to hang out in the garden on any dry day, and trying to keep her indoors is a right royal pain. What can I do?  Well, I’m giving her access to the garden I have lots of...
How often do you say NO to your dog?

How often do you say NO to your dog?

No! No!  No! How often do you say no to your dog – and what does it really meant to them? This innocuous 2 letter word that is most ‘recommended’ by other owners in social media groups, old style dog trainers and honestly the most natural thing for...
Science in Dog Training

Science in Dog Training

It was science appreciation day last week, and in all good research, the commentary was delayed until I had the full story! Science backs a lot of dog training – the good, the bad and the outdated.  And it can be challenging to work out if your potential new trainer...
Why do you need to know about Blue-Green Algae?

Why do you need to know about Blue-Green Algae?

You may have heard of this but what is it and why is it important for dog owners?   Cyanobacteria, or blue/green algae is a normal common microorganism that appears in our waterways.  Like many water algae, they thrive in still or slow moving water such as ponds,...
3 sad and shocking sights

3 sad and shocking sights

I’ve been upset recently by some things I’ve witnessed, and all are a welfare concern for the dogs in question.  But what can we do?  Educate is the answer, and not always by confrontation.   With social media channels opening up more information...
Breed Focus – The Yorkshire Terrier

Breed Focus – The Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies are no less of a dog just because they are tiny! They have huge personalities and can be just as mischievous as any large breed of dog. It’s a Yorkshire Terrier on the cover of my book, Adore Your Adolescent Dog.  In a recent competition, Kerry Cadman, the...