Re: pregnant lab Hi Dogwalker - I think that sounds closer than 9 days too! Let us know how it goes... Sam.
Re: what dog food do you give your dog Hi Simon - do you find he eats more of the Skinners? Some of the expensive brands claim that they 'pack...
Re: Hello Hi Paul You're welcome :) The Gundog Club has several trainers in Yorkshire - whereabouts are you based? Sam.
Re: A request Thank you :)
Re: What age to start training a puppy? We used the trick of teaching 'unusual' command words (eg 'hup' instead of 'sit') to our pup, so that...
Re: annual booster jab Also if most vets say you should boost, and a few say you should not, choosing to believe the few over the many is a big...
Re: What age to start training a puppy? The retrieving keenness is a real potential stumbling block with puppies in the house. My husband and I...
Re: what dog food do you give your dog Raw food for us! Chicken and rabbit, mainly. Sam
Re: When to say goodbye? I think losing a faithful friend is always hard (especially during your honeymoon, dogwalker!) but the tragic thing...
Re: Wotcha got? Ooh congratulations ;o) I believe we can change those titles to something more genre specific. Eg puppy, field trial champion...
Re: Hello Hi Paul. The gundog competitions - working tests etc - are well worth a watch too. Sam.
Re: A request How about a sticky 'events' thread - everyone can post their dates in, and an admin can collate them in calendar in the opening...
Re: Saying Helloooo! Hi Ju, and welcome!
Re: pregnant lab I definitely recommend getting yourself the equivalent of a 'dog midwife' - someone with experience of doggy labour, who can...
Re: Using a training lead I remember feeling quite dismayed at how many 'rules' have to be followed in order for the technique to work...
Re: Three weeks old today! The facebook newsfeed is also a great way to find out about new articles as they go up on the site... Sam.
Re: Just to introduce myself Hi Paddy, and welcome. Can I ask where your interest in health issues come from? A poorly dog perhaps? :( Sam.
Re: Hello Hi Paul and welcome... I think you are absolutely right to try and see some training in action. That said it doesn't necessarily need...
Re: Dogs for Sale/Wanted Rocketman - I don't know - professional breeders love a bit of free advertising! Sam.
Re: Cataracts I think technically you can have them operated on, like people can. That said, is there any need? Most dogs don't seem to mind...