Lupo our Dobermann, is 11 years old now, and his greying face and growing ailments is a stark reminder he won’t always be here. He’s still enjoying his daily walks, but can’t go as far as he used to without getting too tired, especially when the weather is warm. He’s on anti-inflammatories to help his back and back legs – without the medicine his back … Continue reading A new addition – choosing a puppy
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Dogs are wonderful. They come in all shapes and sizes. Every dog is different, which is great because it means that there is one out there for you. Whether you are an elderly person, who is not as active as they used to be, or a family with energetic kids that are into everything there is a dog that will fit in with your lifestyle. … Continue reading Crossbreed Mania
Pups are furry four legged pals that need proper care from the time they are born all the way into their elderly years. Not taking care of your puppy properly could lead to behavioral issues as well as health issues. To help make sure you are taking care of your puppy properly, the ten tips in the guide below should help. (Photo: Lupo at 7 weeks old) #1 … Continue reading Taking Care of Your Puppy
He was blonde haired and had big brown eyes. To be honest, he gave quite sloppy kisses too. But it was love at first sight and there hasn’t been one like him since. His name was Ben and this is our story. I woke up on my seventh birthday and as is tradition in our family, jumped onto my parents bed to open my birthday … Continue reading My First Love
Dogs are amazing, right? You wouldn’t be reading this blog if you didn’t agree, so let me tell you about some particularly amazing dogs that you could play a part in helping them on their journey to brilliance. When I saw a plea for people to take in Hearing Dog puppies and socilise and train them for a year, I nearly forgot I have a … Continue reading Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
The favourite part of bringing a puppy home, especially as kids soon shy away from the cleaning up aspect of owning a dog. It’s probably the most important part to get right for everyones sanity, so here are my thoughts on some of the common misconceptions. 1. Your puppy will be fully house trained in 6 months I wish this was true. Dogs are the equivalent of … Continue reading The Truth About Toilet Training
This week I was contacted by the Online Community Manager for the RSPCA. After thinking ‘what a cool job’, I read with interest the information on their newly launched Puppy Information Pack, launched in association with the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation. We bought Lupo from a pedigree dog breeder so we haven’t had much contact with the RSPCA – they have strict rules about how … Continue reading RSPCA Puppy Information Pack
Let’s start with a few choice phrases I’ve heard from people walking past me and my dog, or just offering their opinion on Dobermanns, asked for or not. I thought I’d provide a photo reference to show how wrong these perceptions can be. What vicious dogsYep, so vicious that his favourite place to sleep is on top of you. They attack childrenOnce he’s finished being … Continue reading Dobermanns eat babies, and other myths
Buying a puppy is a pretty momentous decision. It’s really easy to see an advert and fall in love on the spot, without doing all the sensible things like seeing the mum and meeting the breeder. But so you don’t end up resenting a perfectly innocent dog through your own wrong decisions, let me give a little insight from our experience. You need to research … Continue reading Finding the right puppy
