Mark
Website: http://www.dreamdogs.co.uk
I owned a dog as a boy, but since poor old Snowy departed for the great kennel in the sky, my circumstances have been such that I’ve been unable to give a home to another. That’s all changed now, and my wife and I are on the lookout for the right dog to fit in with our hectic lifestyle. Taking on a pet is a huge responsibility and not one we take lightly, and we may even opt for a rescue dog.
Did I mention that I think Cesar Milan’s training methods could be applied just as effectively to children?
Dogs are transforming the lives of deaf children
While dogs have always been the number one choice for a companion, it appears that they have many other uses aside from keeping their owner company. It is estimated that there are over 45,000 deaf children throughout the United Kingdom and more children than ever before are now getting assistance to build independence and confidence with the help of a dog. Derbyshire based James Cheung, who is 11 years old, is one of these children. Being hard of hearing limits James to doing everything he wants to on his own, yet despite this a golden Labrador retriever named Kurt has changed his life. Kurt has (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Keeping dogs and children safe together
You may think that if you have young children, it might not be safe to bring a new pet like a dog into the home. However, dogs can prove to be great with children in your family home. Children can form close relationships with the family dog, learning to care (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Golden Labrador undergoes operation to remove swallowed toys
Chester, a 21-month-old Golden Labrador, was thanking his owners that he was covered by pet insurance after he underwent an operation to remove a toy cow and a toy frog. Marian and Neale Stribling, the owners of this playful pup, had their fears alleviated after the staff at Cromwell Vets in the Huntingdon area successfully performed an emergency procedure to remove the toys. The Golden Labrador encountered the incident after consuming the toys on two occasions, after mischievously stealing them from some of his other pet pals. Mrs Stribling said she was in ‘total shock’ when Chester (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Corgi promptly rehomed prior to opening of Dogs Trust
One lucky dog that needed a home has been granted his wish by the kind-hearted workers at Loughborough’s Dogs Trust facility. What’s even more remarkable about this story is the fact that the dog, who is a five-month-old Corgi cross named Cracker, was taken into the charity months before its opening was due to take place in the summer, later this year. Colin and Pat Gee from Hathern immediately fell in love with young Cracker when a staff meeting regarding the preparation for the Dog’s Trust opening saw four pooches brought in. These dogs came from a nearby dog (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Dogs assist people with physical disabilities
For many people, living with a disability can prove to be a major burden, especially when it comes to performing everyday tasks. Despite the challenge that these individuals face on a daily basis, some very special dogs have come to assist with particular duties that can incredibly relieve the stresses for those with disabilities. A volunteer group based in Oxfordshire called ‘Dogs for the Disabled’ have managed to construct a team, without the help of any government funding. ‘Dogs for the Disabled’ managed to accumulate fundraising amounts of over £15,000 last year, as a way of employing the help (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Being a responsible dog owner
Before deciding to buy a dog, you should really think about what it means to be a responsible dog owner. Owning a dog is a big commitment and should be thought of as such – which means seeing past the cute face of a puppy and carefully considering what you are taking on when you buy a dog. The average dog could live between ten and fifteen years, so this is a big commitment in terms of changing your life for the foreseeable future. Your dog will need your time and lots of your attention, so it could mean a real lifestyle (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Potty training for puppies
Your new puppy is bound to be adorable and seemingly beyond reprimand – until you see the mess that he or she has made on the floor in your home. This can send even the most patient new dog owner into despair when they become caught in a constant pattern of cleaning their floor. Bad habits such as this can be hard to break and this is why, no matter how cute you find your puppy, it is never too early to avoid them developing bad habits by starting your potty training regime as soon as you bring the puppy home. Much like a child, your new puppy will need some incentives to learn to do the right thing and there are various ways that you can encourage your puppy to learn not to make a mess in your home. Dog treats are highly effective when combined with encouraging words such as “good boy” or “good girl”. Offering a treat will mean that the dog will associate their (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Family receives gift of Siberian Husky
A family in the Casnovia Township area of Michigan sadly lost their Siberian husky stud dog to a previous owner on Boxing day. To make them feel better after losing such a close companion in the family, a caring couple from the same area decided to give a warm, fluffy gift to the family; a Siberian husky puppy. The couple, who breed Siberian huskies for a living, said how one of their dogs gave birth to a litter of pups at the beginning of November. To show their consideration, especially over the Christmas period, the couple offered the family a new pet husky free of charge. This came about after the couple (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
Wolves became dogs without much human design
A piece of recent research has suggested that the evolution of dogs was not necessarily caused by human intervention. The latest findings have indicated that the transition was a geographically uneven one. A prominent biologist called Susan Crockford has found a well-preserved Siberian skull from a creature that lived over 30,000 years ago; her studies of this find have suggested to her that the development of the modern dog was not primarily the consequence of a human act. Susan Crockford has been part of an international research team. Together, they have collated evidence, which they believe indicates that wolves became (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
American Humane Association can teach UK a lesson
A recent news article mentioned the positive impact dogs can have in appropriate workplaces. The article referred to the contents of the website of the American Humane Association, which listed some of the advantages dogs can bring to a variety of working environments. Many British companies could probably learn from the American example. The American Humane Association listed four workplace aspects that may be boosted by the presence of a dog. Firstly, they mentioned the fact (more) Share» Post Ad Purchase: Intext Link Read More →
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