The latest stud dogs and puppies news for dog lovers

For those new to the trials of dog ownership, considering clipping the nails of a dog can be rather daunting. Some dogs that spend a lot of time on abrasive surfaces may not require the task to be performed, but for some dogs it really is a significant priority. If you can get a lesson from a dog groomer or vet, it may be advisable to obtain it. Otherwise you will have to do your research thoroughly.

Here are a few top dog nail clipping tips for starters: [read more]

Most dog owners are not aware that statistics show that 50% of dogs are overweight and as a result are in danger of losing their life earlier than necessary.

Puppies are no exception to the rule as many owners are easily swayed to give a puppy some of their food at mealtimes. Look away from those appealing eyes or place your puppy in a dog cage or dog bed. An overweight puppy usually grows up to become an even larger overweight adult dog. [read more]

In the UK we’re pretty used to seeing sensationalised headlines such as ‘dog bites owner’, but we’re not used to news stories involving gun toting dogs. In America however, it seems that incidents of dogs shooting their owners are relatively common. There have been three stories in the last three years surrounding ‘gundog’ related crimes.

There was an occasion in 2008 where a man from Oregon was shot when his dog leapt into his boat, landing on his shotgun. A year earlier, a man from Iowa was gunned down by his dog when he left his shotgun next to a fence and the dog stood on it, shooting the man in the leg while he was straddling the fence.

This latest incident occurred last weekend in Los Banos, California. A duck hunter was shot by his black Labrador after the man set the loaded gun down on the ground and the dog stood on it.

The hunter has been criticised by authorities for [read more]

Cambridgeshire police have been attacked by a taxpayers’ campaign group over the creation of a blog on their website, written from the perspective of their police dogs.

The blog is the latest to be launched on a local constabulary’s website, with Avon and Somerset and Tayside also having police dog blogs. The police claim that the blog increases public awareness of their work and the work undertaken by police dogs – critics say that it’s a waste of time and money. The TaxPayers’ Alliance is of the belief that the blogs serve no public benefit, being just a PR exercise.

A spokesperson for the TaxPayers’ Alliance commented:

All the time we hear that police forces overstretched and officers have too much paperwork. Yet someone seems to have enough time to write hundreds of words about the life of a dog?

However, the blogs do show the process that a dog goes through before it actually becomes a fully fledged police dog; something that will hopefully lead to more dogs being donated to the police force to help in the war against crime.

The latest blog on the police dogs’ website is written from the point of view of Lukas, a new puppy that has been [read more]

Dogs seem to whine for a plethora of reasons. Some people who are new to dog ownership may be surprised if their dog starts whining. Their lack of knowledge may make them perplexed with regard to what they ought to do.

Why is a dog whining?

When we are frustrated by [read more]

The least pleasant chore a dog owner probably has is checking their pet’s anal sacs, otherwise known as anal glands, to see if they are full or need emptying.  Here, we explain what these are and how to make sure your dog stays healthy in this regard.  It isn’t the nicest of subjects, but a good idea for dog owners to understand – just don’t read it over breakfast! [read more]

When you bring home a new puppy or a new dog you may find that he or she cries at night. It is not surprising that a dog would feel upset with the change of environment.

A new puppy has had to leave his brothers, sisters and of course his birth mum. Whatever you think you can do to help is not going to ease his pain in one night. [read more]

This TV advert for Kibbles n Bits dog food shows a dancing Basset intent on enjoying better dog food. Basset’s are full of character, which makes them ideal for TV commercials.

Of course, this Basset isn’t the [read more]

Not the usual advert for Toyota, this TV advert for the Toyota Fortuner stars its very own talking Boxer called Buddy. Buddy is just one of many talking dogs that have made an appearance on television adverts over the years. [read more]