I have friends that always buy old, high mileage German cars - Mercs or BMWs. It's a great idea and often good value for money but you have to be...
I have little pots of treats in each room so I'm never far from a reward. Apart from that just keep training :)
It's tough but if you've got a good "do-er" then you just need to feed her less and harden your heart to the pleading eyes. I agree with Julie,...
I'm so sorry your girl is sad. From what others have said I know dogs do grieve and miss their friends when they've gone. I don't have any...
A clicker is not a cue or command it's a marker to tell the dog they've done the right thing. You can use voice, whistle or visual cues such as...
I like that maths!!!
I did, and still do, think you'd love a Clumber for their personalities and working abilities. One day......... ;)
There were quite a few Clumber votes! @heidrun did you think I'd snuck a Clumber into Julie's plans? Who else thought Clumber? :)
Nope the only time a dog is upstairs is if my OH wants me to get up when he sends Obi spaniel up who jumps on my head a lot!! Both of mine have...
A quick google provided variations on this theme from wikipedia: Historically, cropping was performed on working dogs in order to decrease the...
Purple is my fave colour. Both my boys have purple collars. Check out Wolters their colour range is epic! I also have limited slip leads from...
You're right to think about it though and not leave it to chance whether he's ok on his own.
I think it's less about how long they spend with but that they have confidence you're coming back. So yes come to work, sleep on your feet but...
Like that!!! ^^^ That's handsome! (In my opinion obvs ;) )
I've seen some photos of her relatives and I have to say there are some VERY good looking dogs in there! And you know I'm a working dog girl at...
It was done on some terrier breeds too I believe and I can find no justification for it whatsoever.
My spaniel grew out of it but while he was getting there I watched him like a hawk!
Personally I support dew claw removal and tail docking in hunting breeds primarily because many of those breeds regardless of whether they're...
Possibly! ;)
I've had several ticks off my dogs this year before they were treated. It's not uncommon for then to get a lump especially Obi. It usually goes...
