Rescued Dogs: Dog Training

Shepherd Breeds: The Origin and History of the Herding and Guarding Dogs

The Golden Retriever: These Happy Dogs Are a Great Addition to Any Family

Best Dog Breeds for the Elderly: Choosing a Good Pet for Seniors

Dog Training: Tips on Working with Your Dog

CSR: Crime Scene Rottweiler

Taking on the Rabies Challenge: Too Many Canine Vaccinations - Too Many Adverse Reactions

Sourcing the Second-hand Dog: Finding the Right Pet

Book Review: The Last Days of Dogtown: Anita Diamant’s Tale of a Dying Hamlet

The North Devon Village of Swimbridge & Its Dog: The Jack Russell Breed – A Dog With Delightful Devon Roots

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Rescued Dogs: Dog Training

March 29, 2019

Rescue centers and owners who are prepared to give rescued dogs a second chance do a wonderful job. However, rescued dogs can provide a challenge to any prospective trainer. Planning and Preparation In the unlikely event that the rescue center has any knowledge of the dog's history, this should be obtained if available. The center […]

Shepherd Breeds: The Origin and History of the Herding and Guarding Dogs

March 28, 2019

Around the time of the California Gold Rush and the American Civil War, the need for clothing made of wool to keep warm on the homefront led to the introduction of a breed of dogs called the Shepherd. This dog was to become not only a guardian for man but also a guardian for a […]

The Golden Retriever: These Happy Dogs Are a Great Addition to Any Family

March 27, 2019

These Happy Dogs Are a Great Addition to Any Family The golden retriever is a gorgeous, stocky built dog with a great personality. One of the most common family pets in the United States, they are known for their beautiful water resisting coat, which can range from a very light beige to dark gold. Originating […]

Best Dog Breeds for the Elderly: Choosing a Good Pet for Seniors

March 26, 2019

Dogs make great companion pets for many people but they are especially beneficial for the elderly who often live alone and spend a great deal of time at home. Studies have shown that having a dog can improve the overall well being of an older person. Dogs can benefit senior citizens in many ways. Companionship […]

Dog Training: Tips on Working with Your Dog

March 25, 2019

Without the proper training and instruction, puppies can grow into ill-behaved dogs. Behaviors need to be modified, eliminated and instilled in order to create a companion who is a pleasure to live with (versus a curse) as most dogs live a decade or longer. Dogs seek a strong pack leader. That needs to be you. […]

CSR: Crime Scene Rottweiler

March 23, 2019

In the past few months, we've looked at the Rottweiler's historical jobs of cattle drover and cart dog. Now let's take a brief look at another role for which they are historically known: police dog. At the turn of the 20th century, the Rottweiler had fallen on hard times. Laws had made it illegal to […]

Taking on the Rabies Challenge: Too Many Canine Vaccinations - Too Many Adverse Reactions

March 22, 2019

The syringe hole was clearly visible in the center of the growth. Meadow died as a result of the aggressive mast cell tumor and Kris determined to find out why. Like most good pet owners, she had regularly visited the vet for Meadow's scheduled vaccinations. Little did she suspect that it was that very regular […]

Sourcing the Second-hand Dog: Finding the Right Pet

March 21, 2019

These potential issues must be explored thoroughly with the former carer before taking a dog home. The choice of the individual dog is influenced by personal taste, but do exercise logic in your decisions. Don’t bring an active breed into a home that can’t offer much exercise or a fragile breed into a boisterous home […]

Book Review: The Last Days of Dogtown: Anita Diamant’s Tale of a Dying Hamlet

March 20, 2019

The village of Dogtown was a real place on Cape Anne, in Massachusetts. By the mid 1800s the town had faded away, and its inhabitants existed only in rumours and hearsay, much of which spoke of witches and other such colourful characters. Diamant came upon a pamphlet containing a walking map of the area around […]

The North Devon Village of Swimbridge & Its Dog: The Jack Russell Breed – A Dog With Delightful Devon Roots

March 19, 2019

The Jack Russell Inn provides a comfortable resting-place for owners of this popular breed on pilgrimage to the grave of Parson Jack Russell in the nearby churchyard of St James Church in Swimbridge, North Devon. Here the Revd. John (Jack) Russell originated the eponymous Jack Russell breed of terrier. Who was Parson Jack Russell and […]

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