Posts Tagged ‘Greyhound’

Getting The Best Dog Breed For Children? Make Your Kids Safe For Dogs First.

This post about getting the best dog breed for children was inspired by a greyhound I met yesterday at the rescue centre. It’s not just training the dog that’s important. Parents should train their kids to be safe for the dog too.

I Am Looking For A Non-Shedding Puppy

Today’s post is about a lady who is possibly looking for a non-shedding puppy. Find out what I said in my reply and why I gave her the advice I did, plus how you can protect yourself from making one of the biggest dog-choosing mistakes there is.

Photos of Kylah My Greyhound x Collie Lurcher

Today I’m sharing a few photos of my lurcher Kylah. These have been featured in other posts and on other sites in the past but I brought some of them together for you to enjoy. Love to have your comments!

Greyhounds For Sale? Adopt A Retired Greyhound Instead.

I just went on Facebook today to find that a person or organisation called ‘Greyhounds For Sale’ had asked to connect with me on Branch Out. Read my reply and why adopting an ex-racing greyhound could be for you

JJ The Joker – Video Slideshow

A bit of Friday Fun with a video slideshow of my greyhound JJ. My funny, loveable, clownish boy. Lost to heaven in March 2008, but always in my heart. See his pictures here.

Go To Dog Shows Before Bringing A New Puppy Home

For the last 4 days I have been at Crufts, the largest dog show in the world. I’ve been helping out on the Azawakh breed stand. So here are some tips on using dog shows for information before bringing a new puppy home.

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.