Posts Tagged ‘puppy’

Puppies Ready For Christmas

So you’re thinking of buying a puppy? Well Christmas is the worst time to be doing it. If you see a site, ad or link offering ‘puppies ready for Christmas’, ignore it at all costs. Here’s why:

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!

When Should Dog Training Start?

“When should I start my dog training?” is one of the most frequently asked questions that dog trainers get. In this guest article, long standing dog trainer JoAnne Poppie shares her thoughts on when to start and the 3 key areas to start with.

Thinking of Buying A Dog? Your Perfect Breed Could Be In Rescue!

I was asked by my friend Pam Martello to help her publicise the plight of a local shelter in Memphis. I gladly agreed. But first I wanted to say why I think going to a dog rescue organisation or animal shelter should always be your first choice.

Humane Society? | Dear Mom And Dad, I Died Today

This has to be one of the saddest things I have ever read. The trouble with this is, it’s true. Over half of all dogs homed and puppies bought suffer through uncaring owners in the first 12 months. If you find this moving – there’s hope. Please share this with other dog lovers.

I Want To Buy A Dog | What’s The Perfect Breed?

People often ask me ‘What’s the perfect breed’? If you want to buy a dog and get the perfect breed, my advice is simple. Read this story first and then make sure you don’t make the same mess.

A Happy Owner Of A Rescue Dog

Debra and Carolynn chose their perfect rescue dogs. Read how choosing a dog from rescue can be more difficult than getting one from a breeder, and how happy Debra and Carolynn are now. It’s just a matter of taking the right steps – steps you can follow too with my Free Guides

10 Steps To Choosing A Dog – Otherwise Luck Is All You Have

More than 50% of people don’t do any of the right things when choosing a dog. I’d say almost 90% don’t do all the things they should. So back by popular demand – here’s a recap on the 10 essential steps to choosing a dog.

Choosing A Dog : We Did All The Wrong Things!

How blind faith and being clueless about choosing a dog has landed this guy with a dog that’s going to be far bigger and bouncier than he wanted. And why it could become a problem in the future. A quick refresh about some do’s and don’ts of choosing a dog!

Choosing A Dog : Love At First Sight Doesn’t Work

Why an incident with a Beagle in a pet store shows that love at first sight doesn’t work when choosing a dog, plus top tips for adopting from rescue.