Guest post: Dog Grooming

Guest post: Dog Grooming

“These dog owners spend more on their pets’ grooming than themselves – are they barking mad? “ the title of the article read in the MailOnline  in June 2014 Until quite recently, dog grooming in this country hasn’t been very popular, but British consumers...
Pets Corner: My dog is just being friendly!

Pets Corner: My dog is just being friendly!

A client complained to me that she was getting tired of having her dog labelled as a ‘problem’ dog by other dog owners. The issue is that her dog does not want to be friends with every dog she meets and, if pushed, will lunge and bark at some dogs that get into her...
Pets corner: How to choose and buy a family puppy

Pets corner: How to choose and buy a family puppy

A number of you have asked me for advice on how best to choose a puppy or dog to be the family pet. While there can never be absolute guarantees there are a number of golden rules. Following these should help load the search in your favour and it is hoped that being...
Pets Corner: My dog won’t come when I call

Pets Corner: My dog won’t come when I call

Poor recall has to be one of the top reasons for calling in a dog trainer. It is not unusual to see exasperated owners anxiously speed-walking around the park repeatedly calling their dog’s name while the hound in question is nowhere to be seen. Equally common is the...
Pets Corner: Bunny Talk

Pets Corner: Bunny Talk

  If your children are nagging you for a family pet, the domestic rabbit may seem the perfect solution. This prolific species, introduced to our shores by the Romans 2000 years ago, is now Britain’s third most popular pet, after cats and dogs. The common view is...