Posts Tagged ‘greyhounds’
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.
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.
Choosing A Dog – Know Your Dog’s (Training) Limitations
How an early morning dog walk on Cannock Chase led to thoughts why you need to appreciate what a dog can be trained to do, and what it will never do before you choose one. Only if you can live with that dog’s true inner nature can you be truly happy together.
Happy Bedfellows : Training Your Dog To Cats Is Easy?
Training dogs to live with cats is a great idea, even if you don’t have a cat. They can happily live side by side, given a little patience. So check out my system for cat training and remember this : A dog which handles even strange cats well will be viewed with wonder wherever you go!
Why Rescue Centres Don’t Always Help You Choose The Right Dog
Why rescue centres don’t always help you choose the right dog, and some top tips on getting a good rescue centre
Photo Of The Day – That Sausage Is Mine!
Jess my lurcher, and JJ and Blue (greyhounds) coveting a plateful of sausage back in 2005.
Vets Bills Are Important When Choosing The Right Dog!
Why an incident with a deer inspired this blog about knowing your likely costs when choosing a dog. And why you need to work out what budget you have for monthly costs before you choose a dog.
What Roe Deer and Choosing A Dog Have In Common – Top Tips
How an incident with a deer shows why it’s important to know what the origins of that dog breed were before choosing a dog, and whether you can live with that dog’s nature for the next 10-15 years.
Blimey It’s Cold! When Dogs Coats Are A Necessity
Why dog coats aren’t silly and in fact are necessary for some breeds. Respect your dog and give it a coat if it should have one.