The Christmas Dogs

If your heart is set on getting a puppy for Christmas please don’t let the calendar decide on their fate. A puppy is not for Christmas but for life. Letting the calendar dictate when to add a pet to your family often leads to disastrous results. If you are thinking about bringing a puppy home then please do your research on what it means to own a puppy that ends up an adult dog. Big or small mean a lot of reasonability.

Once you have decided on owning a dog then the next step is where to look. Think about what sort of dog you are looking for, a rescue or a breed. If you decide on a rescuaued then check out all re-homing places like Battersea or BlueCross. If it’s a breed then you need to decided what breed of dog that you want, once you have decided, then get in contact with breeders. Go to dog shows, these are a great place to connect breeders

Remember you have to understand that setting foot into any pet shops that sell live dogs mean that these establishments obtain their dogs from puppy mills and/or, at best, from uninformed backyard breeders. Although that adorable, warm orb of fur that tugs at your heartstrings is indeed irresistible, “saving” this one puppy only encourages the suppliers to churn out puppies as cash crops, in deplorable conditions, to take this one's place.
The pet shop clerk will take your cash, check, or credit card and ask no questions. These impulse-buys provide public and private shelters and rescue organizations with more than enough work year-round. This applies to both mixed breed and purebred dog because pet stores often sell hybrids and so-called designer dogs that have become so au courant.
The concept of having a dog appeals to many people, but not everyone is in a suitable place in his or her life to take on the jumbo commitment of caring for a living creature with as many needs as a dog. It’s not a character flaw; it just is.

Pcs Sentenced For Kicking Their Pet Dogs

Two Police officers from North Wales where sentences after being filmed kicking and throwing their pet dogs around. Anja Mason, 29 and Craig Macleod, 34 were court on film by a neighbour who watched the abuse at a house in Prestatyn. They have admitted to curtly and causing suffering to the dogs They where given community sentences and banned from keeping animals for five years.

Keep your dog’s teeth and gums clean

It’s the same for dogs as it is for humans to keep their teeth and gums clean, they have the same problem with plaque bacteria that constantly forms in the mouth, this can accumulate on the teeth, gums and the tongue ensuing in bad breath and gum disease, tartar and tooth decay. If your dogs teeth are left untreated this can lead to pain and needless or early tooth loss. Bad breath is usually the first sign of any tooth or gum problems.

For more information on dogs teeth and gum problems, go to my FAQ.

Doggy-B-Good T-Shirt and Mug

This is just the start of my new product for sale on Zazzle so take a look, the link is below. I will be designing different products so don’t miss out.

http://www.zazzle.com/my/products/public

Sports For Dogs

Your dog can become a sporting supper star too. There are a number of sports that you can get your dog involved in. Taking up a dog sport is not only good for your dog but for you too, you will make new friends, enjoy being out side in the fresh air, and having a lot of fun too. Check out about the dog sports on my FAQ page, there you will find information on six popular canine sports.

Jen's Canine Psychology Course

Well I have finally finished my Canine Behavior Psychology Diploma Course; all I have left to do is send it off and wait. I feel great at finishing it and very excited about the out come if I pass (when I pass lol). I would like to thank one person who found the course for me, and he is also my web site host from EzDesigns Hosting and friend, thank you. Let's hope that the announcement that I will make on my blog is a good one when I find out the result, so I can do another dog course. WATCH THIS SPACE

The Pedigree Trio Mystery

The RSPCA has a mystery on their hands, three pedigree dogs have been found wandering around a town in north Wales, a male and two females. The dogs were not friendly when first pick up as they where in a lot of pain from their matted coats. The dogs where a lot happer and calmer once their coats were shaved off. None of the dogs where micro chipped and they didn’t have collars.

Once again it saddens me when I read stories like this. When we take on a dog it is our responsible for its whole life.

How do I tell if my dog has Worms

Every one that has a dog needs to know about worms. There are two diffrant types of worms that dogs can have, Roundworm and Trapeworm.

How do I tell if my dog is infected?

Large infestations of roundworms may cause a characteristic pot-bellied appearance in puppies and in extreme cases may actually block the intestine and cause death. They may also experience diarrhoea and vomiting, in which roundworms may be visible. If left untreated, infestations may also cause retardation of growth. Symptoms are rarely seen in adults who seldom have major infestations of roundworms. The most accurate way of detecting roundworms is to visit your vet who will analyse a faecal sample from your dog for the presence of eggs.

For more information on worms in dog check out my web site doggy-b-good.com

Pet Insurance

If your pet becomes ill, providing the best care quickly without worrying about costs will be priority. Taking out pet insurance will give you peace of mind and there are many pet insurance company you can rely on. So, if it's cat insurance or dog insurance you need, so check out the link below, there are many pet insurances to choose from so you and provid the best care for your pet. Make sure you read about each insurance carefully.


http://www.moneysupermarket.com/petinsurance/

Doctor dog wins pet therapy prize

It so nice to hear about a lovely story like this.

A Leonberger called Simba is a volunteer dog with Pets as Therapy; he gives cuddles to people and has won the national charity competition. Simba visits care homes, helps children with dog phobias. He has won the PAT’s dog of the year prize for his friendly nature. Want to know more about PAT go to http://www.petsastherapy.org/

Grieving For A Lost Pet

When someone close in your life dies it is natural to feel sad and express grief. Family and friends provide understanding and comfort.

Unfortunately it's not the same if the companion who died was an animal. Many consider grieving inappropriate for someone who has lost a pet; NOTHING could be further from the truth. Grieving is a natural human emoshion so why shouldn‘t we feel the same when our pet dies. If you have lost a pet you can read about greving on my frequantly ask questions.

Frequently Ask Dog Question

There has been many questions I have been ask about dog health, training, behaviour. I have updated the FAQ page with information on these and other subjects on dogs. If you do have any questions regarding your dogs you can email me, you will find my email on my web site and I will get back to your as soon as possible. Any information from my web site or blog is to help give a more understanding about our dogs. If you deside to use any information regarding your dogs health you need to contact your vet before you use any meidcation.

Spot Boirs

It is with great sadness that I have to tell this news, and my heart go’s out to Rebecca on the lose of her beautiful and handsome boy Boirs. He was the father of my camp Domino and was an inspiration to me, he will be greatly missed. To see more about Boris go to http://www.koroyza-dalmatians.com/

A Birthday Remembrance for Domino

Yesterday was my champ boy’s birthday; he would have been six this year. For those who know him and those who didn’t, Domino was my Dalmatian dog. I lost him March this year and still find it very hard not having him around. He has his very own web site so take a look and enjoy the world that I was lucky to share with Domino.

To check out Domino web site, go to doggy-b-good.com click on links then click on Domino’s picture.

A Great New Link

Here is a link that you can add to your browser, once you add the link you can listen to the radio, receive messages, and it can take you to the Crazys Palace of Trivia and Fun, the best Trivia site in the world. Become a member and have lot’s of fun and make new friends, play many different games, check out the news, more links, and lots lots more, it’s a great site and it’s all free.

Copy and paste the link below into your browser and press enter, scroll down the page and press download, it will take you to Crazys Palace.

http://CrazysPalace.Media-Toolbar.com

Dog Shot Dead in Wales

THE RSPCA NEEDS YOUR HELP

A female dog was found shot in the head and dumped in woodland in Rhondda, South Wales on Monday. The dog, a lurcher had a piece of string attached to its collar, the theory is the dog was led there to die. The dog was shot at close range and deep wounds were found to its right ear and blood in its mouth.

The RSPCA need your help for more information regarding this incident, so please if you heard the sound of the gun fire in that area, get in touch with the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November

This Wednesday is firework night and even though its fun for us, for our four legged friends it’s not so much fun. The loud bangs and the bright lights can scare your dog; different dogs will react in different ways. Please take a look at my FAQ for more information on dogs and fireworks.

Responsible Dog Ownership What is it?

With Christmas just around the corner I feel that it is important to make it very clear that a dog is for life not for Christmas. But if you are considering a dog, responsible dog ownership means more than loving your dog. Dog ownership is a serious commitment that consists of vital duties. I will be adding more information about dog ownership on my FAQ page on my web site very soon.