Pizzle Sticks Bully Sticks for Dogs – Size & Quality
Pizzle sticks (bully sticks) for dogs come in many shapes and sizes and there are reasons for this. Pizzle Sticks for Dogs – Bully Sticks There is a simple explanation why sticks (especially when cut into 12cm lengths) vary in size consistency. Quality will be defined at the end of this description. Or you can […]
Akita
The exact origin of the Akita remains unknown. Through skeletal remains and carbon dating, it was traced to 500 BC, although the Akita’s specific breed history has only been recorded for the past 350 years. The Akita was also known as the Odate dog – named after the rugged mountainous area of Odate in the […]
Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terrier breeds. It was bred in the Aire Valley, in Yorkshire, England, from 1810 until the 1870s. The Otter hound was crossed with the now extinct Old English Black and Tan Terrier. This produced an intelligent all-round working dog, capable of hunting with the miners of the […]
Afghan Hound
In the country from which the breed derives its name, the Afghan hound is regarded, though unofficially, as the ‘national’ dog. Native Afghans also uphold the belief that the Afghan is the dog portrayed on the cave walls in the northern province of Balkh, which is why the Afghan has also been called the Balkh […]
Affenpinscher
This gorgeous dog is believed to have originated in Germany. Its name, Affenpinscher, translates as ‘Monkey Terrier’ which describes this little dog very well. In the farmlands of Germany they survived by hunting rats and mice and so protected the farmers’ supply of winter food. The two World Wars nearly wiped out the breed, but […]
Is it easy to stop your dog pulling on a lead
There is so much information on the internet it can be daunting, where do you even start? A dog pulling on a lead should surely be a simple thing to fix it just requires a lot of perseverence and a good training acticle. But if you ‘Google’ ‘Yahoo’ or Facebook search for “How to stop […]
Best Training Treats for Dogs
A few dog training points to consider Mistakes people often make when training a dog vary. Underlying most mistakes is lack of confidence. A lack of self belief. Almost everyone has the ability to be control of their own dog. In most cases the need for help is just to give you a nudge in […]
Alabama Rot in the UK
Alabama rot (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy) is an increasingly common disease in dogs which causes damage to the blood vessels of the skin and kidneys. Dogs with the disease can suffer from skin ulcers, acute kidney failure and even death. The good news is this is a very rare potentially life-threatening disease. Figues for […]
What temperature is too hot for a dog
What temperature is too hot for a dog? I was reading about heat stroke in dogs, and it started me wondering and worrying what is the maximum, comfortable temperature for a dog, in a house without an air-conditioner? This is a great question. The answer can also apply to those who have dogs that prefer […]
Puppy Recall Training
Is recall training easy? It can be! But it can also be hard work. It takes consistency, commitment and some time, but it will be well worth the effort. Firstly just relax, recall training is possible and once achieved both you and your dog will be free to concentrate on enjoying your walks together. Does […]
