Posts Tagged ‘Greyhound’
Living With An Older Dog
It’s official. Vinnie is old. At 11.5 human years (80.5 human years), he has decided it is time to take things easy. So I decided to do an article on living with an older dog, covering Vinnie’s health, exercise and food issues.
Dog Walks At Castle Ring Fort
More photos! This time some early morning shots from our dog walk near Castle Ring hill fort near Cannock. Lovely pictures of Kylah, Arwen and Vinnie enjoying life the way only happy dogs can.
Dog Walks In Dovedale
A few photos from yesterday’s dog walk in Dovedale, in the Derbyshire Peak District. It’s one of our favourite walks, and one that Vinnie can still do despite his arthritis. We finish at the Charles Cotton hotel, Hartington, for coffee and cake!
Dog Training Essentials – Firmness Patience, Consistency, Reward
This article is about what I see as the 4 key essentials of successful dog training. Though I am not a dog trainer, I like to learn. Here I’m sharing some of my own thoughts and experience on what my dogs have taught me over the years.
Choose A Dog For Your Climate?
Today’s unusually hot weather, and my wish to give you some photos of the ‘kids’ has led to a thought about heat/cold and how that could affect you when you choose a dog. It’s something that a lot of people never consider.
Think About Day Care Before You Get A Dog
One key thing you must consider before you get a dog is proper care for it during the day. Working households can make great homes but need to plan and budget for this beforehand. Here are some key tips for getting a happy dog at home.
The Saga Of Arwen’s Foot Part 2 | Dog Foot And Paw Injuries
Dog foot and paw injuries are some of the worst to deal with. In an earlier post I told you all about Arwen’s injury to the webbing between her toes. And I told you about the first 2 operations we had to try and fix it. The story continues….
Choosing A Dog | Does Your Dog Resemble You?
Does your dog resemble you? More to the point, should it? Website reader Liz asked whether I thought that when people choose a dog, they seek one that, at some level, resembles them. I believe they do, and they should. I’ve shared my full answer with you here :
I Didn’t Want Another Dog – But Vinnie Chose Me
So often I meet people who say their dog chose them, and it’s true, because it happened to me too. So wanted to tell you how I ‘accidentally’ came to have my beautiful Vinnie.