Posts Tagged ‘lurcher’

Dogs and Fireworks | Tips For Calming Firework Fears

It’s that time of year when many dogs get very stressed because of their fear of fireworks. Dogs and fireworks often don’t mix well. Use these quick tips on calming your dogs firework fears to help you, and download the free booklet as well.

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 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.

Choosing My First Dog – Vanna The Dobermann

I thought today I would say something about Vanna, my first dog as an adult. Here are some early lessons I learned about choosing a dog, and choosing from rescue, as well as Vanna’s personal story from her all-too-short life.

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 :

Dog Care : Been To Two Vets And Still Unhappy

All vets are not equal. This story about a man with an injured puppy shows just how poor vets CAN be at human and dog treatment. And why, if you’re not happy with the outcome, you should carry on trying till you are. It’s not hypochondria, its love, pure and simple.

Photo Of The Day – Tara 2004

This is Tara, a rescued lurcher now living in Cumbria with Helen Patten I met Tara was back when she was first in rescue.  I met Helen at the same time.  Helen was a volunteer for Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue.  Tara was one of the rescue sponsor dogs. We know nothing of Tara’s early history as she was found

Photo Of The Day – Red

A photo of Red, a saluki greyhound lurcher fund as a stray, probably from gypsies

Photo of the Day – Jess in Eskdale in 2004

A photo of my beloved Jess in Eskdale in 2004.