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Training tips for pups!

Posted by Abigail on 17/12/09, filed under News, Pet Care Advice, Pet News | No Comments

puppy-1I thought it would be fun to add some training tips on the blog, so here’s the first!

Sit is one of easiest things to teach a puppy as it is an automatic response. It can be achieved by simply getting the puppy’s attention with a tasty treat (the size of a thumb nail is all that’s needed) and raising it… read the rest of “Training tips for pups!”

A very important Christmas message

Posted by Abigail on 17/12/09, filed under 12 days of Christmas, News, Pet Care Advice | No Comments

dog-14Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
With no thought of the dog filling their heads.

And mum in… read the rest of “A very important Christmas message”

Police dogs die in hot car

Posted by Abigail on 02/07/09, filed under News, Pet Care Advice, Summer fun and advice | No Comments

juno-mawgan-porthYou may have seen this upsetting item on the BBC News today. Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two German Shepherd police dogs were left in a parked car, while the temperatures outside the car soared to more than 28 degrees. The RSPCA were called and the two dogs were found dead inside.

This is a timely reminder that… read the rest of “Police dogs die in hot car”